ECO code: A48
Neo-King's Indian: Torre Attack
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7
This variation of the King's Indian Defense features White developing the dark-squared bishop early to g5, pinning Black's knight on f6. The key characteristic of this move is to exert immediate pressure on Black’s kingside and disrupt Black’s typical King's Indian setup.
From White’s perspective, this line is generally attacking. White aims to challenge Black's control over the dark squares and prepare for a central or kingside initiative. Black, meanwhile, adopts a flexible and often counterattacking stance, focusing on controlling the center with pawns and piece play.
Regarding central control, White’s move Bg5 does not directly occupy the center with a pawn but supports influence over central squares and can indirectly pressure Black’s control of the center. Black’s setup is typical of the King's Indian Defense, where Black allows White some central space initially but plans to counterattack it later.
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: Torre Attack, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 5 - Move #8 white