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.
Reti Opening: King's Indian Attack (KIA)
The moves 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 characterize a flexible and hypermodern approach. White develops the king's knight early and fianchettoes the bishop, aiming to control the center from a distance rather than occupying it immediately.
Characteristic: This setup emphasizes piece development and control over the central squares (especially e4 and d5) without committing pawns early. The fianchettoed bishop on g2 exerts long-range pressure on the center and queenside.
Playing Style: From White's perspective, this is more of a positional and strategic opening rather than a direct attacking line. White looks to build a strong, flexible position, often preparing for a central pawn break later (such as c4 or d4). Black usually responds solidly, making this opening somewhat balanced but with subtle pressure on Black's center.
Center Control: White does not immediately occupy the center with pawns but aims to control it with pieces and prepare pawn breaks. This indirect pressure is a hallmark of hypermodern openings like the Reti.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Reti: KIA, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 17 - Move #8 black
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