1.d4 - Controls the center.
1...Nf6 - Indian Defense.
2.c4 - White gains queenside space.
2...g6 - King's Indian! Black prepares to fianchetto.
3.Nc3 - White develops and supports e4.
3...Bg7 - Black fianchettoes the bishop.
4.e4 - White builds a big center.
4...d6 - Black supports e5 break.
5.Nf3 - White develops naturally.
5...O-O - Black castles kingside.
6.Be2 - White develops the bishop.
6...e5 - Classical! Black breaks in the center.
White's plans: Play d5 to close the center. Attack on the queenside with c5 or play positionally.
Black's plans: Attack on the kingside with ...f5, ...Ng4, ...Rf7-g7. Classic KID attack.
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