ECO code: A48
Neo-King's Indian: London System arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bf4 Bg7 4. e3 O-O 5. Be2. This setup blends the solid, system-based approach of the London System with a King's Indian Defense pawn structure from Black.
Characteristic: White develops the dark-squared bishop early to f4 before playing e3, aiming for a flexible and harmonious setup. The Neo-King's Indian London System avoids early central tension, focusing instead on steady piece development and control over key squares like e5 and d4.
Playing Style: As White, this opening is generally positional and flexible, leaning towards a solid but potentially dynamic middlegame rather than immediate attacks. Black's King's Indian setup is typically more aggressive, aiming for counterplay on the kingside or central breaks.
Center Control: White does not immediately contest the center with pawns aggressively but maintains a strong presence with pieces controlling central squares. The opening emphasizes piece placement and preparing for a later central or flank break rather than instant central confrontation.
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 Neo-King's Indian: London System, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #10 white