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King's Indian Attack
Dominate the Chessboard: Carve out a powerful position and launch a dynamic attack on your opponent's king with the King's Indian Attack.- Flexible Opening: The KIA isn't a rigid sequence of moves, but a strategic approach that adapts to your opponent's choices. Great for both aggressive and positional players.
- Free Resources: Learn the KIA for free with articles, video lectures, chess puzzles, and even downloadable games! Websites like Chess.com, Lichess, Chessable, and YouTube are great places to start.
Books and Courses (Free)
This section arms you with valuable books and free online courses to jumpstart your King's Indian Attack journey.
- Easy Guide to the ♘ [knight] Nge2 King's Indian: Winning with the Hungarian Attack - 129 Page PDF - This comprehensive guide delves into the Nge2 KIA variation, a powerful system against the King's Indian Defense.
- Beating the King's Indian and Benoni: Shock your opponents with the Four Pawns Attack! - 148 Page PDF - Learn how to surprise your opponents with the aggressive Four Pawns Attack against both the King's Indian and Benoni Defenses
- Flank Openings: A Study of Réti's Opening, The Catalan, English and King's Indian Attack Complex (Fourth Edition) by R. D. Keene - 193 Page PDF - This classic text by R.D. Keene provides a comprehensive exploration of flank openings, including a dedicated section on the King's Indian Attack.
Chessable Courses (Free)
Kings Indian Attack Chess Articles
This section curates insightful articles and analyses to illuminate the strategic nuances and tactical possibilities within the King's Indian Attack (KIA).
Kings Indian Attack - Simplify Chess Page - This comprehensive guide details how to reach and play the KIA against common responses like the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann Defenses. It unpacks the strategic rationale behind each move, giving you a solid understanding of the KIA's core concepts.
The King’s Indian Attack – How to Play It as White and Black - Nice Chessable Blog Opening Guide - (Beginner Guide ) This Chessable blog post serves as a beginner-friendly guide to the KIA, explaining the opening's core principles for both White and Black.
Chess Opening Basics: The King’s Indian Attack - Chessable blog Article (Nice) - Another Chessable blog offering, this article delves into the basic ideas of the KIA, making it a great starting point for those new to the opening.
Chessfox.com provides what's likely the most in-depth guide on this list, offering a detailed exploration of the KIA's various aspects.
GAMES DATABASES
This section highlights valuable game databases where you can delve into thousands of KIA games played by masters and enthusiasts.
365Chess.com
A07: Reti, King's Indian attack (Barcza system) 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 - 34,386 Games
A08: Reti, King's Indian attack 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2 - 3833 Games
ChessTempo.com
King's Indian Attack, General (A07) - 33,789 GamesKing's Indian Attack, Sicilian Variation (A08) -4337 Games
Chessgames.com (Collections)
King's Indian Attack (A07-A08) - 67 Annotated Games
The King's Indian Attack - 32 Games
King's Indian Attack Compilation - 56 Games
Kings Indian Attack Chess Puzzles
WTHarvey.com
Reti Opening, King's Indian Attack (ECO A07) - 14 Puzzles
LiChess Opening Puzzles
Kings Indian Attack LiChess Puzzles - 2510 Puzzles (Broken into 9 Variations) Halfway down PageKIA LiChess Studies
This section delves into the world of Lichess studies, a fantastic resource for honing your King's Indian Attack (KIA) repertoire. Here's a curated selection to enhance your KIA mastery
- KIA - 13 Chapter LiChess Study (141 hearts) -This well-regarded study offers detailed lessons within a focused 13-chapter format, making it ideal for players seeking a structured learning experience.
- KIA Openings - 6 Chapter Study (Setups vs French Mostly)
- King´ s Indian Attack (KIA) - 46 Chapter Study (62 heart Study) This in-depth study offers a comprehensive exploration of the KIA, covering setups against various responses, the roles of different pieces, and even featuring model games to illustrate key concepts.
- King's Indian Attack! - 8 Chapter Interactive Study (3056 hearts) This highly-rated interactive study provides a dynamic learning experience. Test your understanding and solidify your knowledge by actively practicing against different Black responses.
- On kings Indian Attack - 36 Chapter Study (Short Lessons w/ a lot of Example games)
- KIA VS FRENCH - 36 Chapter Study - Focusing specifically on the KIA against the French Defense, this study offers in-depth analysis with well-annotated games, equipping you to handle this common Black response.
Unfamiliar with Lichess Studies?
Lichess studies are fantastic tools for chess improvement. They allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding by attempting to solve critical positions and review explanations for the correct moves. This interactive approach fosters deeper learning and knowledge retention compared to passive reading alone.
Chess Video Lessons - Deepen Your KIA Expertise
Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or an experienced player aiming to refine your repertoire, these resources cater to all learning styles.
Lessons
King's Indian Attack | Chess Opening - 10 Video Playlist - NM Robert Ramirez - This playlist by NM Robert Ramirez offers a structured approach, featuring lessons, analyzed games, and even a chess speed run showcasing the KIA's effectiveness across various skill levels.
GM Damian Lemos - offers a three-part series on the KIA:
- King's Indian Attack - An Introduction [Part 1/3] - 24 Min - Explains the KIA's core ideas and how to capitalize on common Black mistakes.
- King's Indian Attack - Smash the Sicilian 👏 [Part 2/3] - 24 Min -Reveals how to use the KIA to challenge the Sicilian Defense with a seemingly calm approach.
- King's Indian Attack against Caro-Kann 👊 [Part 3/3] - 25 Min -Analyzes an instructive KIA game against the Caro-Kann, showcasing a strong setup for White.
- Webinar: Bobby Fischer’s Deadly System: the King’s Indian Attack! - 50 Min - Gain historical context and strategic insights in this webinar by GM Lemos, exploring the KIA as a weapon favored by the legendary Bobby Fischer.
- Bobby Fischer's System An Introduction to the KIA(Deep Dive) - 40 Min - For a deep understanding of the KIA's core principles, GM Damien Lemos delves into Bobby Fischer's favored system, explaining its strategic foundations and the reasons behind its effectiveness.
Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)
Witness the KIA in Action: Analyzing Masterful Games -
Extensive Playlists
- Aman's Kings Indian Speedrun - 12 Video Playlist - (Over 9 hrs of Video) (Watch a GM explain every game played with this opening) - GM Aman Hambleton
- King's Indian Attack - 12 Video Playlist - Chess School
- The Kings Indian Attack - 19 Video Playlist - kingscrusher
- King's Indian Attack Rating Climb - 18 Video playlist - IM Alex banzea (Lots of game analysis Here)
Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura || Blitz chess 2018 - 12 Min
Longer Chess Games #61 The Kings Indian Attack - 33 Min GM Simon Williams
Master Class | King's Indian Attack | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 57 Min - Always a master class of analysis of whatever opening he plays or plays against.
IM John Bartholomew
- Blitz Chess #6: IM RichieIncognito vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 13 Min
- Blitz Chess #318: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 12 Min
- Blitz Chess #16: IM MaestroASK vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min
- Blitz Chess #363: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 23 Min
- Blitz Chess #366: GM Vladimir Fedoseev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 20 Min
- Blitz Chess #66: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Gofshtein (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min
