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A complete study of the King's Indian Defense: classical systems, Exchange Variation, Four Pawns, Sämisch, Petrosian, and fianchetto lines.
6 lessons · 9.0 h of video
Classical systems: attacks with …f5
Exchange Variation and Four Pawns Attack
Sistema Sämisch
Kingside Expansions
Petrosian Variation with 7.d5
King's fianchetto lines
This course presents a comprehensive journey through the King's Indian Defense, one of the most dynamic and combative openings against 1.d4.
Across six stages, grandmasters Andrés Rodríguez and Diego Flores explain the main structures, strategic plans, and tactical resources of this defense. Classical systems with the characteristic …f5 attacks, the Exchange Variation, the Four Pawns Attack, and the Sämisch System are analyzed.
The program also covers expansions on the kingside, the Petrosian Variation with 7.d5, and fianchetto systems, offering practical responses against different white setups.
An ideal proposal to understand the essential ideas of the King's Indian and build a dynamic, ambitious, and coherent repertoire with the black pieces.
GM Andrés Rodríguez Vila is the first and only Grandmaster in the history of Uruguayan chess. He started playing at age 10, played his first World Youth Championship at 12, and became his country's first International Master at 18. Recognized as one of the most creative players in South America, he qualified for the 2009 World Cup and represented Uruguay in multiple Olympiads. Today he combines high-level competition with outstanding work as a coach.
Book a private lesson with Andrés Rodríguez →GM Diego Flores
GM Diego Flores is a leading figure in contemporary Argentine chess. He earned his Grand Master title in 2008 and reached a peak FIDE rating of 2634. A multi-time Argentine champion —matching Miguel Najdorf's historic record of titles—, he has represented his country in seven Chess Olympiads and won the 2018 Dubai Open. He combines a deep chess culture with a great ability to clearly explain complex ideas.
