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.
Opening Name: Reti: King's Indian Attack (KIA)
Moves: 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 b6 3. Bg2
FEN: rnbqkb1r/p1pppppp/1p3n2/8/8/5NP1/PPPPPPBP/RNBQK2R b KQkq - 1 3
The Reti: King's Indian Attack is characterized by White's flexible and hypermodern approach. Instead of immediately occupying the center with pawns, White focuses on controlling the center from a distance using piece play, especially the fianchettoed bishop on g2.
From White's perspective, this setup is primarily positional and flexible, allowing for both attacking and defensive plans depending on Black's responses. The fianchettoed bishop supports central and queenside control, while White often prepares for a central break later in the game.
Black's move 2...b6 aims to fianchetto their own bishop, contesting the long diagonal and challenging White's influence.
Regarding the center, this opening does not involve an immediate pawn occupation of the center. Instead, White exerts pressure on the center indirectly, waiting for the right moment to strike or build a strong positional foundation.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Reti: KIA, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #8 white
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