What is the King's Indian Defence?

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Is the King's Indian Defence good for beginners?

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What are the main variations of the King's Indian Defence?

The King's Indian Defence has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the King's Indian Defence?

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King's Indian Defence Chess Videos

Opening: King's Indian Defence

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ECO E70You play Black

Defining moves1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6

Main line1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O Nc6 8.d5 Ne7 9.Ne1 Nd7 10.Be3 f5

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Key variations

Normal Variation, Rare Defenses 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3
Orthodox Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2
Sämisch Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3
Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O
Normal Variation, Standard Development 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Be2
Averbakh Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Be2 O-O 6.Bg5
Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O Nc6
Four Pawns Attack 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f4