King's Indian Defense

An attacking hypermodern defense: Black lets White build a big center, then strikes at it with ...e5 or ...c5.

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O (ECO E90)

King's Indian Defense: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O

Key ideas

  1. The fianchettoed bishop on g7 pressures the center from afar.
  2. Strike at the center with ...e5 at the right moment.
  3. In closed positions: a pawn storm on the kingside with ...f5.

A trap to know

Don't be late striking the center: if White pushes e5 freely, your pieces will be smothered.

Who is it for?

For players who love attacking the king and sharp positions.

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