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.
King's Indian Attack begins with the moves 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3. This opening is characterized by White's flexible and hypermodern approach, focusing on controlling the center with pieces rather than occupying it immediately with pawns.
Characteristic: White fianchettoes the kingside bishop with 2. g3, preparing to exert long-range pressure on the central and queenside squares. This setup allows White to adapt to Black's structure and choose the most effective plan.
Attacking or Defensive: The King's Indian Attack is primarily an attacking system for White. It often leads to a strong kingside offensive, leveraging piece activity and pawn breaks, while maintaining a solid and flexible position.
Center Control: Rather than direct occupation, White aims to control the center from a distance, using pieces like the bishop on g2 and knights to influence key central squares. This hypermodern control contrasts with immediate pawn advances in the center.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the King's Indian Attack, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 60 - Move #6 white
You can also discover how top players used King's Indian Attack to leverage key strategies to secure victories in these classic matchups.