Hate playing against d4? Then learn THIS!

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Published 2024-02-29

Hello everyone and welcome to my ULTIMATE guide for playing the King's Indian Defense. This is one of black's best openings, and is great for all levels, from beginner to intermediate, to advanced. I cover the theory of all the variations, including the Orthodox, Samisch (and Samisch Gambit), Averbakh, Semi-Averbakh, Four Pawns Attack, and more. Thank you for watching, like and subscribe for more videos, and have a great day!

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Analysis board with all the moves (you can download the PGN from here!): www.chess.com/analysis/game/pgn/3ypDQpzodY?tab=ana…

0:00 Orthodox Variation, O-O
16:49 Orthodox Variation, d5
22:56 Orthodox Variation, dxe5
30:12 Samisch Variation, d5
35:35 Samisch Gambit
40:30 Samisch Variation, Nge2
42:08 Four Pawns Attack
51:08 Averbakh & Semi-Averbakh Variations

All Comments (21)

@mohitgupta7690 4 months ago

just came from school was waiting for this from the day u have put the community post thanks for the video
@hayhorca915 4 months ago

been waiting for this video from you for a while, PLEASE MAKE ONE ON THE KINGS INDIAN ATTACK AS WELL :). I know you already have a short but a more in-depth long one would be nice.
@AlekhineGm 2 months ago

As a D4 main player with 2300 elo, my refutation is opposite side castle (Saemisch variation) against the kings indian defense
@Loliloliloli348 4 months ago

Hey volclus I would wish if you could make a series on the grünfeld defence,like hanging pawns but more entertaining, Thank you for your content❤
@vendeltout8562 4 months ago

Most underrated chanel❤
@joycongrip 4 months ago

Can you make a video on the grünfeld?
@user-gq6yn1bp5m 3 months ago

I think another good opening to talk about in d4 is the slav (perhaps not the semi-slav but instead the normal slav).
@caluldelemn1995 4 months ago

Nice video ❤
@harbanlutchman6563 2 months ago

Thanks!
@jacoblikes2gamealt820 4 months ago

At 41:52 that position looks a lot like the Benko gambit main line
@Zygnity 4 months ago

If someone plays d4, just abort and wait for someone to play e4
@user-kw5tg1lg7r 4 months ago

can you make a series on grunfeld defense pls
@TWILIGHT_BMGO 4 months ago

Pls do one on the catalan
@brandonbuckmaster3077 4 months ago

Can you do a course on the queens indian?? Hardly ANYONE has any videos on it.
@Chess_Liami 4 months ago

Wanted for so long now help us learn the winawer against French
@I_Just_Rizzed_You_Up 4 months ago

Nimzo Indian or dragon sicillian next 🙏🙏
@Rhubarb_Tea 4 months ago

As a 1.d4 player I sometimes struggle when facing the kings indian. Could we get a video from white's perspective as well? Would be much appreciated ❤
@farouqbaiti4315 4 months ago

Volclus looks majestic in the thumbnail. He resembles a King.🤓 This is my powerful weapon.😎
@literallysweden 4 months ago

Modern defense pls
@tommyvercetti1558 4 months ago

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LETS GO