ECO code: A49
Neo-King's Indian: Fianchetto System
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. g3 Bg7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. O-O
This opening is characterized by White’s solid setup with a kingside fianchetto, aiming for a flexible and resilient position. White avoids early central confrontations and delays the development of the c-pawn, focusing instead on controlling the long diagonal and maintaining a strong defensive structure.
From White’s perspective, this system is more positional and defensive, prioritizing a safe king and harmonious piece placement rather than immediate attacks. Black, meanwhile, often seeks dynamic counterplay in the center and on the kingside, typical of King’s Indian structures.
Regarding the center, White does not aggressively challenge the center early on but maintains a solid presence with the d4 pawn. Black usually aims to contest or undermine White’s center later in the game, so the opening does not feature an immediate central attack by White.
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 12 - Move #9 black