ECO E92 Play as Black

King's Indian: Classical

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About the King's Indian: Classical

The main line where Black strikes at the center with e5, creating dynamic play.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center.
  2. Develops.
  3. Claims space.
  4. Prepares fianchetto.
  5. Develops.
  6. The King's Indian!
  7. White claims the center.
  8. Prepares e5.
  9. Develops.
  10. Castles to safety.
  11. Classical setup.
  12. The Classical! Black strikes at the center.