ECO A07 · for White
King's Indian Attack
The line below is what Lichess 1600-1800 players actually play: after the opening's defining moves, each move is the most common choice at that point. The notes are Chessbook's move notes, the same ones shown while building a repertoire.
1,899,083 games in this band reached the King's Indian Attack position. From there White won 51% and drew 5%.
1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nc6 3. Bg2 e5 4. d3 Nf6 5. O-O Bd6 6. Nbd2 O-O
Moves 1 to 2
1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nc6
1. Nf3
A flexible first move that can transpose to many different lines.
1... d5
Advancing the d-pawn to open up the light-squared bishop and control the center.
2. g3
Intending to place the bishop on the long diagonal where it will pressure black's center and hit d5.
2... Nc6
Developing the knight and aiming to gain more space with e5.
- 2... Nf6: Developing the knight while gaining better control over the e4 and d5 central squares.
- 2... c5: Advancing the c-pawn to gain greater control of the center.
Moves 3 to 4
3. Bg2 e5 4. d3 Nf6
3. Bg2
Developing the light-squared bishop and preparing to castle kingside.
- 3. d4: Advancing the d-pawn to prevent d5 and gain space.
3... e5
Gaining space and establishing control of the center. Black has a lot more space and can develop perfectly.
- 3... Nf6: Developing the knight and fighting for control of the center.
4. d3
4... Nf6
Moves 5 to 6
5. O-O Bd6 6. Nbd2 O-O
5. O-O
5... Bd6
6. Nbd2
6... O-O
Plans for White in this position
What White usually does from here in Chessbook's games data. Hover a move to see it on the board.
- The pawn on d3 typically recaptures the knight on e4
- The queen generally develops to c2
- Common pawn moves are c3, c4, e4, g4, and h3
Related opening guides
- Italian Game for White
- Queen's Gambit for White
- English Opening for White
- Bishop's Opening for White
- Zukertort Opening for White
- Ruy Lopez for White