ECO code: E91
King's Indian Defense: 6.Be2 Bg4
The move 6...Bg4 in the King's Indian Defense is a thematic developing move by Black, pinning White's knight on f3. This pin can create pressure on White's center and kingside, and it often aims to provoke weaknesses or gain control over key squares.
From Black's perspective, this move is slightly attacking as it puts immediate pressure on White's knight and indirectly targets the central e4 pawn. For White, the move is more defensive in nature, requiring careful handling of the pin and central control.
Regarding the center, the King's Indian Defense as a whole is known for Black's intent to counterattack the center rather than occupy it directly early on. Here, Black's Bg4 supports this strategy by increasing pressure on White's center, particularly on the e4 pawn, without committing to an immediate central pawn push.
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: 6.Be2 Bg4, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #8 black