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For GM's it offers the opportunity to play for a win with the black pieces. However, after that point, black has to play "energetically" to make sure that white does not place a pillow over his head, and gently press down.

For the beginner, its attraction is that it seems to be a "safe" opening that gets one through the first ten or so moves without falling for a cheapo. The KID is a tactical monster of an opening that is favored by GMs and beginners alike. Keywords: King's Indian Defense, KID, Opening, Kalinin, Reference, MCO, ECOĪfter two very successful CDs on the Sicilian and French, Convekta decided to turn their attention to an opening that's got a "serious" reputation. Modern Chess Openings King's Indian Defense
