The most sharp and deciding variations of King's Indian Defense
This comprehensive chess course is tailored for club-level and intermediate players who want to master the most dynamic and critical lines of the King's Indian Defense, arising after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7. It delivers a robust mix of deep theoretical insights and practical training tools, featuring 430 interactive exercises designed to sharpen your understanding and execution in high-stakes positions. Whether you play the King’s Indian as Black or face it as White, this course equips you with the knowledge and precision needed to dominate the board.
Part of the acclaimed Chess King Learn series (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course leverages an innovative, adaptive learning platform used across tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame training—from beginner to professional levels.
By engaging with this course, you'll expand your strategic vision, uncover powerful tactical motifs and combinations, and solidify your grasp through hands-on practice that mirrors real-game scenarios.
The program functions like a personal coach—presenting challenges, offering timely hints, and guiding you through mistakes with clear explanations and striking refutations of incorrect moves. You’ll never feel lost; instead, you’ll learn from every misstep.
Key features include:
♔ High-quality, engine-verified examples – Every position has been rigorously checked for accuracy
♔ Mandatory move entry – Reinforces active learning by requiring precise input
♔ Multiple difficulty levels – Adapts to your growing skill set
♔ Varied objectives – Tasks range from checkmate in X to achieving positional advantages
♔ Smart hint system – Gets you back on track when you're stuck
♔ Error-specific feedback – Shows strong refutations for common blunders
♔ Play against the engine – Test your solutions from any exercise position
♔ Interactive theory lessons – Learn by doing: make moves directly on the board while studying
♔ Well-organized structure – Easy navigation via a clear, logical table of contents
♔ ELO tracking – Monitor your progress and rating improvement over time
♔ Customizable test mode – Adjust settings to simulate tournament conditions
♔ Bookmark favorite exercises – Save key positions for quick review
♔ Tablet-optimized interface – Enhanced usability on larger screens
♔ Offline access – No internet required—train anytime, anywhere
♔ Sync across devices – Link to your free Chess King account to continue seamlessly on Android, iOS, or Web
A fully functional free version lets you explore core lessons before unlocking the complete curriculum. Experience the app in real conditions and decide if it fits your training goals.
Course Outline:
Chess Tactics in King's Indian Defense
1.1 Classical Variation
1.2 Fianchetto Variation
1.3 Four Pawns Attack
1.4 Saemisch Variation
1.5 Other VariationsKing’s Indian Defense – Theory
2.1 The Closed Center
2.2 Positions with the Opened Center (e5:d4)
2.3 Saemisch System
2.4 Classical System
2.5 Fianchetto Variation
2.6 Yugoslav Variation
2.7 Averbakh System
2.8 Four Pawns Attack
2.9 Petrosian System
2.10 Exemplary Games
What's New in Version 3.3.2
Updated August 7, 2024
• Introduced Spaced Repetition training mode – intelligently mixes previously missed exercises with new ones for optimal retention
• Added option to run tests based on bookmarked puzzles
• Set a daily puzzle goal – customize how many exercises you solve daily to maintain peak performance
• Track your daily streak – stay motivated by seeing how many consecutive days you’ve hit your goal
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements