ECO code: E76
King's Indian: Four Pawns Attack, 5...O-O
This opening arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f4 O-O. White aggressively stakes a claim in the center with the ambitious Four Pawns Attack, pushing pawns to d4, c4, e4, and f4, aiming for a strong spatial advantage and central control.
The characteristic of Black’s fifth move, 5...O-O, is to prioritize king safety and complete development quickly. By castling, Black prepares to counterattack White’s broad center later, often striking back with moves like ...e5 or ...c5.
From White’s perspective, this setup is distinctly attacking, focusing on central domination and space to launch kingside operations. Black’s position is more defensive initially, but with dynamic counterplay potential targeting White’s extended center.
Overall, this opening emphasizes a fierce battle for the center. White builds a strong pawn chain to control central squares, while Black aims to undermine and challenge that center with timely pawn breaks and piece activity.
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 5 - Move #23 black