ECO code: A05
King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense
Moves: 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 g6
This opening features a flexible and hypermodern setup where both White and Black fianchetto their kingside bishops early. The characteristic move 2.g3 for White aims to develop the bishop to g2, supporting a solid and resilient kingside structure. Black mirrors this plan with 2...g6, leading to a symmetrical pawn and piece placement.
From White’s perspective, this setup is generally more positional and defensive, focusing on solid development and flexibility rather than immediate central confrontation. White will often seek to build up pressure gradually, sometimes preparing a later central break.
For Black, the symmetrical nature allows solid development but does not commit to an immediate central challenge, often waiting to see how White proceeds.
Center control: This opening does not directly contest the center with pawns early on but uses pieces and fianchettoed bishops to exert long-range influence. The center is often controlled indirectly, and central breaks may come later in the game.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 15 - Move #7 white