King's Indian Defense (Four Pawns Attack)
Larry Christiansen vs. Garry Kasparov
King's Indian Defense (Four Pawns Attack)
Moscow, 1982
It is very intimidating to face the Four Pawns Attack of the King's Indian Defense. Once White is able to set up four pawns to occupy the center of the board, he undoubtedly gains space and often the advantage. Control of the center squares is very important in the game of chess. It is the center squares (e4, e5, d4, d5, c4, c5, f4 and f5) which are often the center of contention. It is said the "centralization" is the key in winning a chess game.
During the early stages of the game, white was able to gain control of the center squares. But, Kasparov was able to ingeniously create favorable situations for his pieces and suddenly something strange appeared on the board where three black pawns occupying a single file. In high level games such as this, it is extraordinary to see such a formation. At first, white gains full control of the center but as the game progresses, Kasparov was able to conquer the "d file" with his pawns move by move.
The game is a very good example on how to play against the four pawns attack of the Kings Indian Defense. It is worth the time to re-play this game.
King's Indian Defense (Four Pawns Attack)
Moscow, 1982
It is very intimidating to face the Four Pawns Attack of the King's Indian Defense. Once White is able to set up four pawns to occupy the center of the board, he undoubtedly gains space and often the advantage. Control of the center squares is very important in the game of chess. It is the center squares (e4, e5, d4, d5, c4, c5, f4 and f5) which are often the center of contention. It is said the "centralization" is the key in winning a chess game.
During the early stages of the game, white was able to gain control of the center squares. But, Kasparov was able to ingeniously create favorable situations for his pieces and suddenly something strange appeared on the board where three black pawns occupying a single file. In high level games such as this, it is extraordinary to see such a formation. At first, white gains full control of the center but as the game progresses, Kasparov was able to conquer the "d file" with his pawns move by move.
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| After 28.__Rfe8. After Black's 28th move, an unusual position appeared on the chessboard. |
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