King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation (variation 2)

This opening is a popular choice for black to counter white's d4 opening, focusing on developing pieces and controlling the center.

In this variation, black aims to fianchetto their king's bishop and establish a strong pawn structure in the center, while white typically looks to build a solid pawn chain and control key squares. The move d4 by white is met with Nf6 by black, challenging white's central control. White then plays c4, reinforcing their center and preparing for a potential pawn break. Black responds with g6, preparing to fianchetto their bishop and control the long diagonal. White continues with Nc3, developing a knight and preparing for further central expansion. Black mirrors white's move with Bg7, fianchettoing their bishop and preparing for kingside castling. White plays e4, further reinforcing their central control and preparing for potential pawn breaks. Black then plays d6, solidifying their pawn structure and preparing for kingside castling. This opening often leads to complex and dynamic positions, with both sides having chances for attack and counterplay.