The King's Indian Attack is a «system» for White: the King's Indian Defence set-up played with an extra tempo (Nf3, g3, Bg2, d3, e4, Nbd2). On the board is the typical early 2.g3 after 1.Nf3 d5 (ECO A07).
The idea is not to fight for a theoretical opening advantage but to reach a familiar, flexible structure and play calmly to a plan: the e4-e5 advance and an attack on the kingside.
Fischer was fond of the King's Indian Attack and used it effectively against French and Sicilian structures. A reliable, low-theory choice with White.
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The pieces will be arranged into the chosen pattern.
It is the mating side to move. Find mate in one.
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