Learn the King's Indian Defence
A hypermodern defence where Black concedes the centre to attack it later with pieces and a pawn storm.
Starting position
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Strategic ideas
Fianchetto the bishop to g7, strike the centre with ...e5 or ...c5, attack on the kingside.
Common mistakes
Allowing White to crush the centre before Black can counter, passive piece placement.
Typical plans
Push ...f5 for a kingside attack, or ...c5 to challenge the centre at the right moment.
Variations
- Classical System: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Be2 e5
- Samisch Variation: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3
- Four Pawns Attack: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f4
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