ECO code: A48
Neo-King's Indian: Torre Attack
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2
This opening is a hybrid approach combining ideas from the King’s Indian Defense setup with the Torre Attack system. The early Bg5 by White pins Black’s knight on f6, aiming to exert pressure on the central dark squares and hinder Black’s typical kingside fianchetto plans.
The move Nbd2 supports White’s control over the center and prepares for flexible development, often intending e4 later. The setup is moderately aggressive for White, focusing on piece activity and central tension rather than immediate pawn grabs.
From White’s perspective, this is a positional attacking opening: White seeks to challenge Black’s kingside structure and control key squares without premature pawn thrusts. For Black, the setup is usually defensive initially but aims to counterattack in the center or on the queenside later.
Regarding the center, White applies indirect pressure and maintains a strong hold on central squares rather than an immediate central pawn advance. Black contests the center dynamically, often aiming to strike back with ...d6 and ...e5 breaks.
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.
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Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #9 black