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King's Indian Defense
For BlackResponse to 1.d4advancedFamily: King's IndianECO E60, E61, E70, E80, E90, E91, E92, E97, E99
Also known as: KID · Kings Indian · Kings Indian Defense · King's Indian
5/10
Beginner-friendly
9/10
Aggressive
5/10
Solid
4/10
Trap potential
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 — let White build the center, then attack it with ...e5 or ...c5. Hypermodern, double-edged, beloved by attacking players.
♟ Key Ideas
Fianchetto, castle, push ...e5 followed by a kingside pawn storm.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Letting White convert their queenside attack first. Mishandling the Sämisch.
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Videos: King's Indian Defense (5)
Learn the King's Indian Setup | 10-Minute Chess Openings
GothamChessThe King's Indian setup for Black: fianchetto, castle, then strike the center — usable against almost everything.
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