Oct '99 Update
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Welcome to the first update for this site. I must say I've been amazed at the amount of information which I've had to sift out for you. What you will see is the distillation of nearly 300 games- the King's Indian really is a popular opening!
I see the first few months as a good time to catch-up on what has happened in 1999. Whereas much of the stuff is very recent, you'll see that some of the games that I have chosen featured earlier in the year. So be it and I've included some classic games as well to round off the Update.
Although we'll be keeping our finger firmly on the cutting edge the focus on IDEAS remains and old games are just as good as new in that respect. So far nobody has sent me an all-correct solution to the Quiz- therefore that will remain until next time. Keep sending in your solutions and e mails!
Theoretically I point the finger where Black has to do some work.
Classical Headaches
The Classical Variation is scoring well for White currently with two lines in particular causing Black grief:
Line One:
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 3 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 7 0-0 Nc6 8 d5 Ne7 9 Ne1! Nd7 10 Be3 f5 11 f3 f4 ( 11...Kh8) 12 Bf2 g5 13 Rc1 Ng6 14 c5! (Kozul's pawn sacrifice)
                   
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Line Two:
1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Nf3 0-0 6 Be2 e5 7 0-0 Nc6 8 d5 Ne7 9 b4! Nh5 ( 9...a5, and Hebden's 9..Ne8!? 10 c5 Kh8!? with the idea of ...Ng8,f5 are both worth investigating further ) 10 Re1!
 
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Use of these variations is frequent and results favour White.
KID182 The move 6...c5 against the Classical diverts the game into Benoni channels which can present White with an interesting psychological problem. However here White's approach is exemplary makes it really hard for Black to unravel his queenside.
KID183 White's well-managed central grip here seems to make this line difficult to recommend for Black who seems to be relying on one big kingside punch.
KID184 White essays an original idea to good effect; Black simply comes to his senses too late. Possibly a rather underrated sideline, definitely worth investigating.
KID186 Black does his usual in the Glek variation, trading structure for tactics. However, here White is just content on keeping a small edge and, more importantly, has an innovation in mind!
KID188 Here Black adopts a treatment designed to hold up White's Queenside ambitions creating breathing space to prepare the usual King's Side attack. A highly recommendable plan.
KID190 A very accurate approach by White designed to avoid any Black tactics along the e-file which are often so inherent when he plays an early ...exd4. White's performance in this game was excellent!
Kozul's original pawn sacrifice is attracting quite a fanclub these days. In
KID196
it appears a major thorn in Black's side. However, the appended game KID195
gives some clue as to what Black should be doing.
Classical Headaches
Miscellaneous Lines
KID187 a remarkable game. Using very modest tools, White fashions a masterpiece,based entirely on the excellence of his technique.
KID191 Two uncompromising Grandmasters,both of whom need to win-the scene is set for a thrilling game, and boy did they oblige!
KID193 Another mind-blowing game, an absolute must-see for all King's indian lovers. White tries to grind his vastly younger opponent down, and just when you thought he might succeed, sheer sensation occurs.
November Sneak Preview
Coming up next time (mid-late November):
- a new Quiz
- a Review of 'Bronstein on the King's Indian'
- analysis of some Classic King's Indian Drawn Games
- all the latest games and trends
It remains for me to thank you for accessing this site and for taking an interest in ChessPublishing.com
Best Wishes from IM Andrew Martin
Sandhurst, England October 1999.