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King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation

ECO E6815 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 d6 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 e5 8. e4

The King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation (E68) reaches this position after 15 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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