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Complete King’s Indian repertoire for Black

July 14, 2025 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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The King’s Indian is the most ambitious defense against d4. This is a full KID repertoire for black, covering every important variation.
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Introduction to the King’s Indian: https://youtu.be/mND6TK5dSKQ
Averbakh: https://youtu.be/NqJkqqPMm8E
Makogonov: https://youtu.be/BKJo4I67_Uc
Four Pawns Attack: https://youtu.be/Je1dRnNV6IQ
Sämisch Variation: https://youtu.be/tVuW0PvUh9c
Fianchetto Variation: https://youtu.be/S6shy_j-5IA
London vs KID: https://youtu.be/8riYW7EC1lQ

The queen’s pawn opening can be defended against in numerous ways. You can choose a positional, slow approach, you can choose a passive defense, or you can choose the King’s Indian! The King’s Indian Defense is the most aggressive way to fight 1.d4. When you see it on the board, you know that the one who plays it wants to win! It’s not an opening you choose if you are looking for a quick, peaceful draw.

0:00 Introduction
06:49 Classical, Kazakh Variation
16:31 Four Pawns Attack
25:29 Makogonov Variation
31:17 Averbakh Variation
35:26 Semi-Averbakh
44:00 Fianchetto Variation
47:48 Samisch Variation with Nc3
52:44 Samisch without Nc3

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