King's Indian Defence

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Classical 9...a5

Black plays the restraining 9...a5 in the Classical mainline, preventing White's b4 expansion before committing to the typical ...Nd7 or ...Ne8 regrouping. Favoured by Kasparov and other elite players, this flexible move keeps Black's queenside intact while preparing the standard kingside pawn storm with ...f5. A modern alternative to the immediate Mar del Plata.

LinesPractice Mode

You (Black)

Waiting for White...

ProgressMove 1 of 9

Move Sequence

1.d4Nf6

2.c4g6

3.Nc3Bg7

4.e4d6

5.Nf3O-O

6.Be2e5

7.O-ONc6

8.d5Ne7

9.Ne1a5

Current lineClassical 9...a5

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