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: Yugoslav Variation
This opening arises after the moves 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bg4. It is a flexible system for White, characterized by a fianchettoed bishop on g2 and a solid kingside setup. The move ...Bg4 by Black pins White’s knight on f3, aiming to exert pressure and challenge White's control over the center and kingside.
Characteristic: The Yugoslav Variation features an early ...Bg4 by Black, which is somewhat provocative and seeks to disrupt White's natural development. White typically maintains a solid and flexible structure, preparing for a later central or kingside push.
Attacking or Defensive: From White's perspective, this setup is primarily a strategic and somewhat restrained system, often preparing a gradual kingside attack or central breakthrough. Black’s ...Bg4 is more of an active, attacking move aiming to pin and create potential weaknesses. Overall, White's play tends to be more positional and patient, whereas Black tries to seize the initiative early.
Center Control: White does not immediately challenge the center with pawns but aims to control it indirectly through piece pressure and flexible pawn breaks later on. Black, on the other hand, occupies the center early with ...d5 and supports it with ...c6, establishing a strong central foothold.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the King's Indian Attack: Yugoslav Variation, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #38 white