ECO code: A48
Neo-King's Indian: Torre Attack arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2 O-O. This setup combines elements of the King’s Indian Defense with the Torre Attack system, where White develops the dark-squared bishop early to g5, aiming to pin Black’s knight on f6.
Characteristic: The key feature of this line is White’s early bishop development to g5, which puts immediate pressure on Black’s knight and can disrupt Black’s typical King’s Indian plans. White also keeps a flexible pawn structure and prepares for central and queenside play by delaying the c4 pawn push.
Playing style: From White’s perspective, this opening is generally attacking, focusing on piece activity and pressure on Black’s kingside and central control. Black’s setup is solid and often aimed at a counterattack, so Black’s stance is more defensive initially, waiting to challenge White’s center and exploit counterplay chances.
Center control: White does not immediately strike the center with pawns but exerts indirect control, especially over the d4 and e5 squares, preparing for later central advances. Black aims to contest the center with moves like ...d6 and ...e5 eventually.
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 1 - Move #20 black