King's Indian
In the KID, Black fianchettoes the king's bishop and castles short. It is risky but offers excellent winning chances for Black against 1.d4, avoiding drawish simplifications.
Key Variations
Mastering the King's Indian requires understanding these critical lines. Our repertoire includes 4 curated variations designed to give you a solid foundation.
King's Indian - Classical Variation
Main line Mar del Plata style.
King's Indian - Fianchetto Variation
Wait-and-see against g3.
King's Indian - Sämisch Variation
Solid f3 wall.
King's Indian - Four Pawns Attack
Massive center.
Why learn this?
- Improve your opening win rate with top engine lines.
- Understand the "Why" behind moves with detailed explanations.
- Memory drills using Spaced Repetition (SRS).
History
The King's Indian Defense (KID) became popular in the 1950s thanks to Soviet giants like Bronstein and Geller. Fischer and Kasparov later turned it into a fearsome weapon.
Play Style
Hypermodern and tactical. Black allows White to build a massive center, only to attack it later with pawn breaks (e5 or c5) and direct pieces at the White king.
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Note
This content is part of the ChessBotBuddies specific repertoire for the King's Indian. Lines may theoretically differ from other sources but are chosen for practical playability.