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King's Indian Attack - Barcza System

Do not confuse King's Indian Attack with King's Indian Defense

King's Indian Attack is not just an opening but is a system created by Gedeon Barcza . Its goal is to get e4, d3, Nd2, Ngf3, g3, Bg2, and 0-0 formation . White has attacking chances in Kingside.

Formation in Kings Indian Attack-formation

This formation can be reached by the different move orders. The initial move may be 1.Nf3 ( Réti Opening ) 1.g3 , 1.e4 or 1.d3.

If you have difficulties in remembering different opening moves, you can use this system . It can be easier. You can use KIA against the French , Sicilian and Caro-Kann defenses.

( ECO code A07 - A08 ) : 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3

A07 Reti, King's Indian Attack (Barcza system)1. Nf3 d5 2. g3

................................................ Yugoslav variation1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 c6 4. O-O Bg4

................................................ Keres variation1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 Bg4 3. Bg2 Nd7

................................................ 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 g6 Example game A07

................................................ Pachman system1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 g6 3. Bg2 Bg7 4. O-O e5 5. d3 Ne7 Example game A07

................................................(with ...c5)1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5

A08 Reti, King's Indian Attack 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2

................................................ French variation1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2 Nc6 4. O-O e6 5. d3 Nf6 6. Nbd2 Be7 7. e4 O-O 8. Re1 Example game A08

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