Chess opening · ECO A07
King's Indian Attack
The King's Indian Attack starts 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3. It ranks #119 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. Nf3White develops the kingside knight to f3.
- 1... d5Black pushes the d-pawn two squares to d5, staking a claim in the center.
- 2. g3White advances the g-pawn to g3.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated under 1200, the most popular next move is Nc6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is Nf6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | Nc6 52% | e6 48% | – |
| 1200–1399 | Nc6 23% | Nf6 19% | Bg4 17% |
| 1400–1599 | Nc6 28% | Nf6 16% | Bg4 14% |
| 1600–1799 | Nc6 26% | c5 23% | Nf6 13% |
| 1800–1999 | c5 29% | Nf6 22% | c6 14% |
| 2000 and up | Nf6 27% | c6 25% | c5 22% |
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