The King's Indian – East Indian Defence arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6. ECO code: A48.

Overview

With 2...g6, Black signals a King\'s Indian Defence setup: ...Bg7, ...d6, ...0-0, and ...e5 or ...c5. Without c4 by White, the position may take on an independent character.

Strategic Themes & Plans

Black aims for the classic King's Indian structure with the fianchettoed bishop on g7 controlling the long diagonal. White can enter standard King's Indian territory with c4, or maintain an independent system with Bf4 (London), Bg5 (Torre), or e3 (Colle). The resulting positions depend heavily on White's choice of system.