Showing posts with label Chess Puzzles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chess Puzzles. Show all posts

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Unleash the Beast: Mastering the Sokolsky Opening (Polish or Orangutan)

A Winslow Homer-inspired watercolor landscape. A thoughtful orangutan studies a chessboard with contrasting colored pieces. Sunlight streams through a window, casting a warm glow on the scene.
"The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it."
 - Emanuel Lasker


 

Ideas of the Sokolsky Opening
 Surprise Your Opponent 


The Sokolsky Opening (1.b4),
also known as the Polish Opening or Orangutan Opening,
might be the perfect weapon to add to your arsenal!

This "offbeat" first move, where you push your pawn out two squares on the queenside (b-file), might seem unusual, but it has a hidden purpose.

 By playing 1.b4, you aim to:

  • Control the queenside: This pawn move helps you claim space on that side of the board, giving you a strong foothold and potentially restricting your opponent's options.
  • Fianchetto your dark-squared bishop: Later in the game, you'll likely develop your dark-squared bishop diagonally to a long diagonal (usually f2), giving it more attacking power.
  • Prepare a kingside attack: The Sokolsky Opening aims to eventually launch a coordinated attack on your opponent's king on the other side of the board (kingside).

While not a common sight at the highest levels, the Sokolsky Opening has a surprising charm. Grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen and Boris Spassky have even dabbled in its unorthodox approach, showcasing its potential for surprise and strategic depth.

 Polish Opening Wikipedia Page

Polish Opening Chess Articles

Polish Opening Theory, History & Key Variations for Beginners & Advanced Players Explained!

Polish Opening LiChess Studies

These Polish Opening (1.b4) studies offer a dynamic way to explore key concepts, variations, and famous games, perfect for both beginners and seasoned players.

  • Polish Opening System - 5 Chapter Study  (149 hearts) - This basic overview provides a solid foundation for the Polish Opening, covering a few common defenses from Black

  • Polish/Orangutan/Sokolsky Opening - 15 Chapter Study (28 hearts) - Dive deeper with 15 lines of opening repertoire, equipping you to handle various Black responses.

  • Polish Opening (AKA Orangutan) -14 Chapter - Study the moves of the masters! This 14-chapter exploration features famous games played by Grandmasters.

  • Orangutan Adventures - 21 Chapter - Embark on a 21-chapter journey through Orangutan games played at the Master level.

  • Polish Opening Traps (Sokolsky Opening) Orangutan -  10 Chapter - Sharpen your tactical vision with 10 chapters focusing on common Polish Opening traps, all derived from miniature games.

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to learn move-by-move, test your understanding by solving variations, and gain a deeper grasp of the Polish Opening's intricacies.


Games Databases

Delve into real-life chess battles featuring the Polish Opening (1.b4)! Analyze games played by masters and gain practical insights into how the opening unfolds.

365Chess.com

Chess tempo

  • Polish Opening Games  - 1300 Games  - Focus on recent Polish Opening games, allowing you to see how the opening is played in the modern chess world.

365Chess.com

Polish Opening Puzzles : Sharpen Your Orangutan Tactics!

These puzzles are specifically designed to challenge you with tactical motifs that arise frequently in the Polish Opening (1.b4).

LiChess Opening Puzzles

  • Polish Opening Puzzles  - 2489 Puzzles - This massive collection throws a variety of Polish Opening positions at you, ensuring you encounter all the key variations.

Polish Opening Puzzle Variations

Polish Opening (Orangutan) Chess Video Lessons

Expand your chess knowledge with a treasure trove of Polish Opening (1.b4) video lessons!

Blacks Repertoire vs. the Polish

Polish Opening Chess Traps


Polish Opening Game Videos (Analyzed)


The TRICKY Orangutan Opening and how to deal with it  - 10 Min IM Rosen -  I play the Orangutan (also known as the Polish) Opening beginning with 1.b4!? I played the first few moves in ultra-aggressive fashion and end up trapping my opponent before move 10.

Master of Preparation - 1.b4!! Anish vs Magnus - 14 Min

Orangutan Opening - Standard chess #24  - 49 Min   Chess Network

LIVE Blitz Chess Commentary #91: Polish (Sokolsky) Opening  - 13 Min  - Chess network

Bobby Fischer plays 1.b4!  - 7 Min  agadmantor

15 Min Chess #33 with Live Comments - Sokolsky Opening (Orang Utan 1.b4) - 27 Min IM Christof Sielecki
15 Min Chess #115 with Live Comments Orang Utan Sokolsky Opening - 35 Min IM Christof Sielecki

How To Win With 1.b4! In 17 Moves - Sokolsky vs. Strugatsch, 1958 - 10 Min - Miniature from 1958 where the Polish player, Sokolsky, uses 1.b4 to devastating effect as he sacrifices two bishops for a glorious attack!

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Queens Gambit (Accepted) D20 - D29

 

Queen's Gambit Accepted Resources


Wikipedia Page 
The Queen's Gambit Accepted (or QGA) is a chess opening characterised by the moves:
1. d4 d5
2. c4 dxc4


The Queen's Gambit Accepted is the third most popular option on Black's second move, after 2...e6 (the Queen's Gambit Declined) and 2...c6 (the Slav Defense).

The Queen's Gambit is not considered a true gambit, in contrast to the King's Gambit, because the pawn is either regained, or can only be held unprofitably by Black. Black usually allows the pawn to be recaptured, and uses the time expended to play against White's center.

Books (Free)

Chess Book: 500 Queen's Gambit Miniatures by Bill Wall - 130 page PDF


Understanding the QGA A Black Repertoire with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 - 18 Page PDF

Short & Sweet: Gledura's Queen's Gambit Accepted - FREE Chessable Course (GM Benjamin Gladura)  22 Lines with 1.5 Hr Free Video

Queen's Gambit Accepted Articles

The Queens Gambit at Simplify Chess -  Every Move Explained (Nice Page and Article)
Common Trap in the Queens Gambit Accepted - Blog Post
Best Openings for Club Players: Queen’s Gambit Accepted - ichess.net Article w/embedded Video (Nice)
Queen’s Gambit Accepted Chess Opening: For Starters - another Decent Web-page


QGA LiChess Studies

Queen's Gambit Accepted Traps - 10 Chapter Study
Queen's Gambit Accepted - 6 Chapter Study (Study at top of Page)
Queen's Gambit - 43 Chapter Study On Queens Gambit (Half is Accepted)


LiStudy  (Learn and Practice Studies here. Makes a Study Interactive)

Studies about the Queen's Gambit Accepted  - 4  Studies here 
Queens Gambit Structures  - 30 Chapters 

Games Databases

365Chess.com

Queens Gambit Accepted - all Variations from D20-D29 on this page. 

Chessgames.com

Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20-D29) - 48 Annotated Games 


PUZZLES

Queen's gambit Accepted Puzzles - 7765 Puzzles (Broken into 13 Variations Half-way down page)
QGA, Classical, 6...a6 (ECO D27) - 15 Puzzles (WTharvey.com)
QGA, Classical, 6...a6 (ECO D27) - 15 Puzzles (WTharvey.com)


Queen's Gambit Accepted Videos

Playlists


Lessons

Queen's Gambit Accepted | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Josh Sheng - 57 Min -  looks at the process by which he fell in love with the queen's gambit. The QGA is easy to learn. Quickly simplify the game or enter complications! (New - 5/29/24)

Queens Gambit Accepted Part-1 - 19 Min - GM ArunChess - In this introduction video of the Queens Gambit Accepted you will get to know some of the basic ideas and plans for Black.
Queens Gambit Accepted Part-2 - 11 Min - GM ArunChess - deals with the main lines white players play with 3.e3 followed 4.Bxc4.


Queen's Gambit Part 2: Queen's Gambit Accepted - 56 Min - GM Ben Finegold - Discusses three games in the Queen's Gambit Accepted.


QGA Chess Traps

Chess Openings: Tricks and Traps #12 - Queens Gambit Accepted Traps - 8 Min
Chess Opening Tricks & Traps in Queen's Gambit Accepted & PUZZLE | Best Strategy, Moves & Ideas - 6 Min
Basic Opening Chess Trap | The simplest Queen's Gambit Accepted Trap - 2 Min
5 Queen's Gambit Traps Every Chess Player Should Know  - 20 Min - IM Eric Rosen


QGA Game Videos (W/Analysis)

Queen's Gambit Accepted  - 14 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel
Queens Gambit Accepted - 10 Video Playlist - kingscrusher


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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Unlocking Victory: The Art of Domination in Chess

 

 The Power of Piece Domination


Domination: It's not just about capturing! In chess endgames, domination gives you a powerful edge by limiting your opponent's piece movement. Imagine a knight surrounded by squares, yet unable to escape your control. That's domination in action!

Domination Articles: Mastering Control in the Endgame

Learn how to recognize domination patterns, restrict your opponent's piece movement, and ultimately secure victories you might have thought impossible.

Domination. A chess concept you should learn - chesscoachdiego - Explore the fundamentals of domination and its impact on endgame strategy.

Some classical dominations by Siegfried Hornecker - Chessbase.com - Put your domination skills to the test with 12 interactive studies by a renowned endgame composer, complete with annotations.

DOMINATION IN CHESS - Gain valuable insights from five annotated domination examples, solidifying your understanding of this crucial endgame concept.


Domination LiChess Studies

Put your domination skills to the test with these interactive studies from Lichess. Solve puzzles and witness domination in action!

Domination in 2,545 Endgame Studies: - 10 Chapters -  Explore a range of domination concepts through 10 interactive endgame studies.

Domination (39 Endgame Studies) - 39 Chapters (Interactive)

kasparyan domination in 2545 endgames - 64 Chapters (Interactive) - Dive deep into the mastery of Genrikh Kasparyan with a whopping 64 interactive studies on domination in endgames.


Domination Videos: Learn from the Masters

Sharpen your domination skills with expert insights!  Witness domination strategies in action and gain valuable tips to incorporate into your own play.

Domination Chess Studies | Insane in the Endgame - WGM Sabina Foisor - 60 Min -Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor presents a exploration of domination through engaging chess puzzles.

Dominate in the Endgame! - A study by Genrikh Kasparyan - Endgame Composition 4# - 7 Min -Dive into a 7-minute endgame study by Genrikh Kasparyan and see if you can find the domination strategy that leads to victory for White.

Powerful Domination in Endgame Study by Korolkov -1948 (White to move and win) - 10 Min -Uncover the brilliance of endgame composer Vladimir Korolkov in this 10-minute video featuring a domination study with in-depth analysis..

Knight vs Bishop Endgames | Domination in Chess Endgames | Chess Studies by Reti, Troitsky and Sneft - 10 Min - Explore the nuances of knight vs bishop endgames and the concept of domination in a 10-minute lesson by renowned chess figures Reti, Troitsky, and Sneft. 


Bishops Bounty Endgame Study Page - Updated with new Videos, Lichess Studies, Articles and Endgame Study Database.


A watercolor painting depicting a black knight chess piece towering dominantly over a fallen white bishop. The black knight has an imposing, spiked form standing amidst jagged spikes bursting from the chess board, conveying a sense of danger and subjugation. The white bishop lies shattered nearby, dwarfed by the knight's powerful presence, suggesting defeat or surrender. The loose brushwork and bleeding colors create an intense, atmospheric scene focused on the conflict between the two chess pieces.



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Friday, April 8, 2022

Sharpen Your Chess Skills with the Mechanics Institute Chess Room Newsletter (Free!)

 


 

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Take your chess journey to the next level with the completely FREE Mechanics Institute Chess Room Newsletter. Packed with expert insights, captivating interviews, and brain-teasing puzzles, this weekly publication delivers everything you need to refine your tactical skills, deepen your strategic understanding, and expand your chess knowledge – all without breaking the bank.

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  • Tournament Dissections by Experts: Analyze recent Mechanics’ Institute tournaments with insightful breakdowns by seasoned tournament directors .

  • Annotated Games for All Levels: Deconstruct key moments from prestigious tournaments with Grandmasters like Nick de Firmian or International Masters like Elliott Winslow. Learn from the best and apply their winning strategies to your own game.

  • Unveiling Chess Brilliance: Explore past masterpieces with IM John Donaldson's analysis of  brilliancy prize winners. Discover the secrets behind these stunning victories.

  • Inspiring Interviews: Get to know fascinating figures within the chess community through captivating interviews. 

  • Test Your Mettle: Challenge yourself with Tony's Teaser, the weekly chess puzzle that will sharpen your tactical vision and problem-solving skills.

  • Curated Content Powerhouse: Stay ahead of the curve with FM Paul Whitehead's expertly curated list of captivating chess articles from across the web. Discover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking ideas, and insightful analysis.  (This alone is worth Looking through it.)


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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Unlock Sharp Chess! Learn the Exciting Albin Countergambit D08 - D09

 

Unleash the Fury!
Explore the Exciting Albin Countergambit

Seeking an aggressive edge in the Queen's Gambit?

This aggressive approach can be quite effective if played correctly, but it also carries some risks. Black has several ways to respond to the gambit, and navigating these variations requires a good understanding of the opening's strategic themes.

 The Albin Countergambit (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5) throws tradition out the window, sacrificing a pawn for rapid development and a ferocious kingside attack.  This gambit sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and a ferocious kingside attack, perfect for players who enjoy imbalanced positions and tactical battles. However, wielding this double-edged sword effectively requires a good understanding of its strategic themes and potential pitfalls. 

  • Sharp Weapon: Counter the Queen's Gambit with an aggressive pawn sacrifice!
  • Dynamic & Unbalanced: Enjoy imbalanced positions and tactical battles? The Albin Countergambit is for you!
  • Rapid Development: Get your pieces out quickly and launch a kingside attack!


Albin Counter Gambit Articles

  • Openings for Tactical Players: Albin Countergambit - (by GM GSerper Blog) - This article delves into the tactical possibilities of the Albin Countergambit, showcasing both classic and modern lines for aggressive players.

  • The Albin Counter Gambit: Morozevich-Mengarini Variation - (Annotated Games) - Explore three highly annotated games featuring Alexander Morozevich, a renowned Albin Countergambit player. Witness his mastery of the opening in action! (Archived page)

  • Albin Counter-Gambit -by GM Magesh and GM Arun  - Gain insights from Grandmasters Magesh and Arun as they dissect five annotated games, ranging from the play of the old masters to the modern approach of Morozevich.

  • Albin Counter-Gambit Continued... - by GM Magesh and GM Arun - This article takes a unique perspective, exploring how White can effectively counter the Albin Countergambit itself! Analyze two annotated games featuring strategic responses to the gambit.

  • Wikipedia Page On the Albin  -  This comprehensive Wikipedia entry provides a general history of the Albin Countergambit, outlining its main variations and offering a solid foundation for further exploration.

Albin LiChess Studies


New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge of the Albin Countergambit.

  • 14 High level games Annotated Albin Counter Gambit  -15 Chapter Study - This in-depth study by a strong player features 14 annotated games, some with detailed analysis, providing valuable insights into practical play.

  • Albin Counter-Gambit - 11 Chapter Study -  Explore 8 annotated games in this comprehensive study, gaining valuable strategic and tactical ideas for the Albin Countergambit.

  • Opening - Albin Countergambit - 7 Chapter Study - Delve into two main opening lines for Black against the Albin Countergambit. Additionally, analyze five games played by the renowned Albin Countergambit expert, Alexander Morozevich.

  • How to beat the Albin - 6 chapter Study - Thinking of playing White? This study equips you with strategic guidance by analyzing all of White's common 4th moves against the Albin Countergambit.

  • Against D4. Albin countergambit Part 1 - 23 Chapter Interactive Study - This extensive, well-structured study by a strong player provides model games and explores how Black can effectively counter various White lines after 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5.

  • Albin Traps - Small Study - Sharpen your tactical awareness with this study exploring potential pitfalls for both White and Black in the Albin Countergambit.

Deepen Your Chess Knowledge with LiChess Studies!

The interactive Albin Countergambit studies showcased here are just a taste of what LiChess studies offer. Take your chess learning to the next level! This page provides a comprehensive overview of what studies are, how they work, and how you can leverage them to improve your chess: Study chess, the lichess way

Chess Puzzles 

Sharpen your tactical vision in the Albin Countergambit with these puzzles!

wtharvy.com


QGD, Albin Counter Gambit (ECO D08).   - 9 Chess Puzzles 

LiChess Opening Puzzles


Albin Counter Gambit - 2768 Puzzles - Dive into a massive collection of 2768 Albin Countergambit puzzles, perfect for players of all skill levels. Hone your tactical skills and identify winning opportunities in various Albin Countergambit scenarios.


Games Databases

Delve into real chess battles featuring the Albin Countergambit to see how top players handle the opening in practice!

Chessgames.com

Queen's Gambit Declined, Albin Counter Gambit (D08) - 660 Games 
QGD: Albin Countergambit-Black wins - 18 games (Collection)

365Chess.com Database

D08: Queen's Gambit Declined, Albin counter-gambit 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5 - 3500 Games (Broken into 7 Subvariations)

D09: Queen's Gambit Declined, Albin counter-gambit, 5.g3 - 1200 Games

ChessTempo.com

Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin Counter (D08) - 1152 Games
Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin , Modern Line (D08) - 509 Games
Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin , Normal Line (D08) - 1615 games

Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin , Fianchetto Variation (D09) - 841 Games
Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin , Fianchetto Variation Be6 Line(D09) - 402 games
Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin , Fianchetto Variation Bg4 Line(D09) - 374 Games


Albin Counter Gambit Video Lessons


Playlist


CRUSH The Queen's Gambit in 6 Moves: THE ALBIN - 24 Min IM Rosman - Theory w/ 3 Games analyzed

The Albin Counter-Gambit · Chess Openings - 25 Min (Hanging Pawns) - Comprehensive guide to the Albin Counter-Gambit, . Explains the opening’s history, key ideas, and main lines, emphasizing its usefulness for developing tactical skills and dynamic play. He also discusses various responses and strategies for both black and white

Queen's Gambit Part 3: Albin-Counter, Baltic & Chigorin - 45 Min GM Finegold

How to Win in Blitz Chess with The Albin Counter-Gambit!! - 33 Min

Tremendous pressure with The Albin Gambit! - IM Andrew Martin - 25 Min

Albin Counter Gambit with IM Milovan Ratkovic - Exclusive Preview - 25 Min

Crush The Queen's Gambit - An Aggressive Countergambit  -  14 Min - NM Nelson Lopez - in-depth analysis of the Albin Counter Gambit,  It discusses various traps, such as the Lasker Trap, and explores different lines and responses that can arise from this gambit.

Master the Brutal Albin Counter-Gambit - Chess Opening Guide  - 30 Min

Playing Against Albin


Albin Counter Gambit Traps


Albin Counter Gambit Game Videos (w/analysis)


Playlist


The Albin Counter-Gambit: Morozevich Destroys 💥 Gelfand With This Weapon! - 22 Min GM Alderman

The Albin Counter Gambit according to Alexander Morozevich (career results) - 77 Mins

Longer Chess Games #44 - The Albin Counter Gambit in Action! - 40 Min -Ginger GM

Palm Beach Chess


Holy Gambit Grail #11: Albin Countergambit   - 12 Min  - Johnathan Schrantz

Standard Chess #96: IM Bartholomew vs. IM Anatoly Sidorov (Albin Countergambit) - 35 Min  - IM John Bartholomew
Blitz Chess #158: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Zablotsky (Albin Counter-Gambit) - 15 Min - IM Bartholomew


PGN Files

470 Games - From Univ. Pitt Archive


A close-up oil painting of a chessboard depicting the central pawn structure of the Albin Countergambit chess opening. Black's kingside pawn (e5) stands isolated and defiant in the center, challenging White's control over the key squares.
“I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.” – Bobby Fischer

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Kings Indian Defence (E60-E99) - Opening Theory

King's Indian Defense Resources

Wikipedia Page
The place to start to get a general overview of this opening and its variations.

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 Black intends 3....Bg7 4....d6

BOOKS & Courses (Free)

Short & Sweet: King's Indian Defense - Free Chessable Course - 58 Variations w/ over 3hr Video (GM Gawain Jones)

Short & Sweet: The King's Indian - Free Chessable Course - 26 Variations , over an Hr of Video

The King's Indian in thirty classic games. -Free Chessable Course  - Really Nice Course if your a Kings Indian Player

Short & Sweet: King's Indian Defense - Free Chessable Course -Learn 20 Variations  and train them each day with their movetrainer.          (Definitely worth signing up for FREE)


King Indian Defense - 11 page PDF  (Free Guide From ChessKids)
The kings Indian - A complete Black Rep -  358 Page Book PDF  (Full Book Here)
An opening repertoire for the positional player - 168 Page PDF

Kings Indian Tactics .pdf - 25 pages of KID tactics by Eric Schiller
Kings Indian Defence .pdf - 11 pages of the basic ideas behind the KID


Kings Indian Defense Chess Articles


Kings Indian Defense (How to Play It) - Big Article at Simplify Chess
 (Why, How , every move explained and the main lines)

10 Reasons to Play The KID - Short Article

How to Play the King’s Indian Defense (Ideas for White and Black) - Opening Guide to Main Variations

King’s Indian Defense: Opening Guide for White & Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide

Kings Indian Defense - GM Marian Petrov Guide (Nice Links to Resources at Bottom)

The KID Bayonet Attack - by GM Arun & GM Magesh Part 1

The KID Bayonet Attack - by GM Arun & GM Magesh Part 2 

Can Blitz Teach Us Anything about the King’s Indian Defense Bayonet Attack? - IM Mark Ginsburg

Openings on Demand
King's Indian Defense Electronic Book (E-Book) Part II

(Note: All Articles Below are on the Wayback Machine)

Classical KID Ideas with Na6- Kenilworth Chess Club article 
Kings Indian - The Saemich Variation - A system against the KID 
Kings Indian 4 Pawns Attack - Website Tutorial (Main Page - use links to go to pages of each variation)

Chess Cafe Articles
Fischer Plays Again (Opening Lanes 45)(E70) - IM Gary Lane
Seirawan vs Kasparov 1989 (E74) - GM Yasser Seirawan
Averbakh's System (E74) - IM Gary Lane
Dreev vs Shirov 1996 (E81) - Samisch Var GM Yasser Seirawan
Karpov vs Timman 1993 (E81) -Samisch Var. GM Yasser Seirawan
The Saemich Var. - IM Gary Lane
Karpov vs Kasparov (E86) - GM Yasser Seirawan
Picket vs Van Wely 1994 (E90) - Gm Yasser Seirawan

Silmans Opening Archive Articles
KID- 4 Pawns Attack Article - NM Randy Bauer
KID -A Quick d4-d5 push - Andrew Martin
KID - Pain and Anguish - Karel van der Weide
Insights into and unusual KID - Manuel Monestario

Kings Indian Defense LiChess Studies

King's Indian Defense - 10 Chapter Interactive Study  (4000+ Hearts)

King's Indian Defense - 32 Chapter Study (Really Well Done)  (300+ Hearts)



CHESS PUZZLES

wtharvey.com (Puzzle Site)

King's Indian (E60) - 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 (10 Puzzles) 
King's Indian, Four Pawns Attack (E76) - (10 Puzzles)
King's Indian, Saemisch (E81) - (10 Puzzles)
King's Indian (E97) - (10 Puzzles)


Lichess Kings Indian Defense Puzzles (KID Puzzles Halfway down page)

Kings Indian Defense Puzzles - 7738 Puzzles ( Can pick up to 18 Variations) 
   

ANNOTATED GAMES

Dreev, A. (2685) - Smirin, I. (2691) [E81] 
Schipkov, Boris (2355) - Socko, Bartosz [E84] 
Schipkov, Boris (2355) - Monin, Nikolay (2405) [E87]
Goldin, A. (2630) - Shulman, Y. (2595) [E90]
Bu Xiangzhi [2708] - Vadim Zvjaginsev [2674] [E83] 


GAMES DATABASE

365Chess.com
ECO Codes For KID - E60 thru E99 (Lots here) 

Chessgames.com
King's Indian Defense (E60-E99)  - 144 Annotated games  

Kings Indian Defense Video Lessons

King's Indian Defense: Step by Step - 17 Video Playlist - NM Robert Ramirez (7+hrs Video)
King's Indian Defense Opening Theory - 10 Video Playlist - Hanging Pawns (4+ Hrs)
King's indian defense from A to Z explained - 67 Video Playlist - Zozarov Chess Channel 
King's Indian Defense -  33 Video Playlist - FM James Canty III
King's Indian Defense -  46 Video Playlist - Chessbase India



Kings indian Defense Game Video (W/Analysis)

King's Indian Defense Rating Climb  - 23 Video Playlist - IM Alex Banzea
Kings Indian Defense - Chess Opening - 260 Video Playlist - Kingscrusher
King's Indian Defense - 80 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel

Kings Indian Defense - Chess Opening - 260 Video Playlist - Kingscrusher
King's Indian Defense - 80 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel


King's Indian Rapid Speedrun | Part 4: 1520+ - 52 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy
King's Indian Rapid Speedrun | Part 5: 1760+ - 41 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy

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