for White · intermediate

King's Indian Attack

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1.Nf3d52.g3

A universal system where White fianchettoes and plays d3, Nbd2, e4 and a kingside expansion against almost any Black setup. It is a plan-based, low-theory opening ideal for players who like a repeatable attacking blueprint.

Key ideas
  • Set up the g3, Bg2, d3, Nbd2, e4 formation against most defenses
  • Expand and attack on the kingside with e5, Nf1-g3 and pawn pushes
  • Rely on a reusable plan rather than memorising theory
  • Aim the whole army at Black's king for a direct assault
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
King's Indian Attack6.2M games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
King's Indian Attack22%1.4M46%
Sicilian Variation21%1.3M45%
19%1.2M45%
9.6%591k46%
9.1%560k43%
5.8%355k45%
Keres Variation5.6%347k44%
Double Fianchetto2.1%132k46%
Omega-Delta Gambit1.5%92k43%
0.8%51k42%
Famous games in this line38k master games
Carlsen, M. (2864) – Ding Liren (2806)2022½–½Carlsen, M. (2864) – Ding Liren (2806)2022½–½Ding, Liren (2791) – Carlsen, Magnus (2863)2020½–½Carlsen, Magnus (2870) – Anand, Viswanathan (2775)2013½–½Carlsen, Magnus (2870) – Anand, Viswanathan (2775)2013½–½Carlsen, M. (2853) – Nakamura, Hi (2787)20161–0Carlsen, M. (2853) – Nakamura, Hi (2787)20160–1Carlsen, M. (2853) – Nakamura, Hi (2787)20161–0
Heroes of this opening Carlsen, M. · Nakamura, Hi
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King's Indian Attack: Keres Variation2…Bg4King's Indian Attack: Double Fianchetto2…g6 · 1 deeper lineKing's Indian Attack: Omega-Delta Gambit2…e5King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation2…c5 · 2 deeper lines
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