King's Indian Defense

Black fianchettoes and counterattacks a big White centre.

The King's Indian Defense (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6) lets White build a big pawn centre, then strikes back at it with pieces and a kingside pawn storm — a sharp, double-edged favourite of attacking players.

Related terms
Fianchetto Grünfeld Defense Nimzo-Indian Defense

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