The King’s Indian Defense (A48) is a hypermodern opening characterized by Black allowing White to build a strong pawn center, intending to counterattack later. It often begins with moves like 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6, leading to a flexible setup where Black fianchettos the dark-squared bishop and keeps options open for counterplay in the center or on the flanks. This opening is dynamic and aggressive, appealing to players who enjoy complex, double-edged positions. In the A48 variation, White avoids early central commitments, often adopting systems like the Torre Attack or London System, making the game highly strategic and rich in maneuvering opportunities.
In this seventh-round game of Titled Tuesday, Guillermo Baches (White) takes on Jacob Dreelinck (Black) in a rich strategic battle that begins with the Torre Attack. The game demonstrates the importance of flexibility, dynamic play,…
