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King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack, Exchange Variation

ECO E7917 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f4 O-O 6. Nf3 c5 7. Be2 cxd4 8. Nxd4 Nc6 9. Be3

The King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack, Exchange Variation (E79) reaches this position after 17 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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