Playing the King’s Indian Attack like Bobby Fischer is definitely something we all would like. In this lesson, you will learn how to play this great Chess opening and its main middlegame plans. We will go over two of Fischer’s games and I will also share with you some ideas I use myself. Hope you enjoy this class as much as I did.
00:00 Intro
03:45 Opening moves
07:23 Fischer’s game using the King’s Indian Attack as white (1967)
19:38 Fischer’s game using the King’s Indian Attack as white (1970)
26:54 Other ideas I use in the King’s Indian Attack as white
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Really splendid! Thank you. God bless you
Going to play against you.
How to do learn this fully ??
Using Czech pirc and KID as black was the best opening that you taught us and i am still using continuously and mostly winning but now with white pieces apart from other openings like e4 this i feel like is one of the top opening and people are still not habituated with this opening at my lvl near 1000-1100 guess i have to see how far i can go with these openings and and additing variations accordingly. Thank you sir for teaching us the lesson
How to get invited to RobRam study.. My purpose is to save ur KIA, KID n CaroKann lessons under my study on Lichess account of mine. Pls Assist me on this, Sir.
Very nice explanation dear
Many doubts cleared
Thanks dear
Great video! One question for you Robert. What do you play with white after 1.Nf3 f5? Do you also play KIA vs the Dutch defense?
What an awesome guy and teacher, thank you very much this video it's amazing! I am new to chess and plan to learn the King's Indian Defense and Attack so I can try to improve with just one opening on both sides and not get bogged down by all the different openings. This is the best video I have seen on the King's Indian Attack. Thank you!
how we can transfer other moves from e6 or c5 to the King's Indian Attack?
this is awesome!!!!! thank you so much!!!
I've been playing the KIA/KID more and more and I found this video very helpful! You are an excellent teacher, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙂
I really, really like when you analyze Bobby Fischer games! Thank you!
Coach from which rating i should start using KiA…
Great video and really enjoyed the walkthrough of Fischer's games. Definitely going to add this to my 1.e4 repertoire. Currently I'm playing the Mengarini variation vs. the Sicilian but this looks more solid–especially against better players.
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation of this kings Indian attack.very good job
In a lot of positions in the beginning, black could've played e5. What would you do about this? You did not talk about that. Thank you.
Love this vid my guy
Really really i like you so much.. You take alot of time to exiplan al the game to us whitch gives us more imformTion and help us alottttttt i cant discribe my feeling to find a great channel like this😭❤️❤️✌️
4:14 – instead of going c5, would it be dangerous for White if Black did dxe4? This is the sequence i had visualized.
4. Nf3 dxe4
5. dxe4 Nxe4
With this, Black is up with a pawn. If White decides to go Nxe4, then Black can go queen to queen and White loses castling rights.
Is dxe4 a good choice?
Why are you saying you can't play KIA against e5 or carokann if you start by e4?
I learned alot sir
some plat nf3 e5 what is that? gambit or blunder?
I think I like this opening more than london system , it has a solid positional and aggressive play if you want to. Btw coach what a great explanation!
Great stuff
27:19. I totally get stuck on the Kings side! Thanks for the plans. Especially how to get into the attack once we get to the middle.
you're awesome
YOU TALK TOO MUCH PLEASE SHOW MAIN LINE USED BY GREAT PLAERS 1ST THAN BLA BLA
Does "maining" KID/ Pirc and KIA make sense as a beginner?
First time watching a KIA tutorial and I kinda like it.
Happy Teachers day Coach
What about KIA vs Caro Kann? 1. Nf3 c6 2. g3 d5 3. Bg3 etc (as opposed to 1. e4 c6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2)?
Great video what is the best response for white when black plays e5 on an early move ?
Coach You are right.
For Beginners like me,
These KIA and KID openings are Awesome.
Not much need to remember.
Great for slow and .Positional Games.
as a new player around 830 ELO, would you suggest becoming familiar with this opening or stick with the London which is the only one I know?
ty for your excellent work!
I'm loving the KIA!
Thats a very instructive game sir thanks for sharing
The egyptian GM bassem amin is the most player who uses this opening in modern chess…great stuff
Thank u so much my terrific teacher for teaching pirc defence ,i applied on my online games , the result is so amazing ,crushing all my opponent even i'm white or black , your so great and i invite all my friends to subscribe your you-tube channel.
I have the magazine with Fischer on the cover. I put it in a frame. I think that it is collectible by now.
I do play chess before. I don't know much about it. I tried to learn but I am struggling. I don't like to play e4 for white. I also try playing caro kann against e4 but something off when playing caro kann and I always get crush in opening stage. But Your videos of Pirc defense are very helpful. I think this opening suit me and it is going to be my main opening for black just like you. King indian attack for white get me some success. I will also try king indian defense against d4. I think similar concept help to cope many situations. Thank you very much for details explaination. It is very helpful for a novice 1100 player, me. I will learn and research pirc, king indian attack and defense.
I just won my first game with this opening on Lichess. Thank you for the lesson. 😊😊
I am at 800 and my opponents doesn't use any of these openings instead they use random attacks and trade pieces and I end up losing a rook or queen.
Gracias Profe Robert por el contenido! Saludos desde argentina
8:38
Since you liked my comment recently, I’d like to say that I am pleasantly surprised that you are active even in your old videos.
If you could spare a few minutes, how viable is the KIA? Can it get me to 1800 or is it too bad at high play?
Thank you
9:25 if they push e5
To be honest, I found this lesson difficult to follow, many moves I did not understand. But as you mentioned, these games are all over the internet, so I watched an excellent 1 hour 20 minute lesson on the first game on ChessBase India explaining every move. Can I recommend it here for other students with the same problem: Chess Classics You must Know Ep 23 | Fischer vs Myagmarsuren, 1967 | The Brutal KIA