ECO code: E70
Opening Name: King's Indian Defense: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Bd3
Description: The move 5.Bd3 in the King's Indian Defense is a flexible developing move for White, aiming to support the strong central pawn on e4 and prepare for a potential kingside attack. By placing the bishop on d3, White reinforces control over the center and eyes the sensitive h7 square, which can become a target in attacking lines.
Characteristic: This bishop placement is characteristic of an aggressive and classical approach in the King's Indian, where White builds a solid center while readying for an offensive on the kingside. It also helps White maintain a strong grip on the central squares, particularly e4 and d5.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this move is primarily attacking, supporting a broad central and kingside initiative. For Black, the setup remains defensive initially, focused on counterattacking the center later with moves like ...e5 or ...c5.
Center Control: Yes, this opening strongly attacks and controls the center. White's e4 and d4 pawns backed by the bishop on d3 exert significant influence, challenging Black's attempts to counterattack the central squares.
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 King's Indian: 4.e4 d6 5.Bd3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 4 - Move #24 white