I'm not high rated.Play KIA almost always.What is your opinion of this system of play?
KIA player here, I'm 1400 rapid and up and down in my games with kia. I like that it trains me to finish my development.
KIA games another reminder I should be playing more classical games than rapid :-)
KIA games another reminder I should be playing more classical games than rapid :-)
I don't really have too much experience playing it-- if I play e4, I tend to go for ridiculously aggressive things like the Danish, because it's way more fun. That being said, the KIA is a pretty good opening if you're trying to play something moderately aggressive, but not bonkers-level crazy (like the Danish).
YEAH
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It’s a great opening to just get you developed, and prepared for the middle-game - without having to memorise many moves.
I recommend this video if you are interested in learning more about the KIA: http://bitly.ws/jEoX.
Although it might be a lot to take in, it’s still a good-watch (Not a Rickroll, btw).
It’s a great opening to just get you developed, and prepared for the middle-game - without having to memorise many moves.
I recommend this video if you are interested in learning more about the KIA: http://bitly.ws/jEoX.
Although it might be a lot to take in, it’s still a good-watch (Not a Rickroll, btw).
Well, of course if you like it and do well with it, keep it up. But back when I was less experienced and used to try stuff like that, I remember getting rolled a lot. It's kinda like the Sicilian...if you don't know what you're doing, you can get clobbered quicker than with other openings.
"... For players with very limited experience, ... a commonly suggested 'easy' repertoire for White with 1 Nf3 and the King's indian Attack ... doesn't lead to an open game or one with a clear plan for White. Furthermore, it encourages mechanical play. ... For true beginners, the King's Indian Attack [has] the benefit of offering a safe position that nearly guarantees passage to some kind of playable middlegame; [it] may be a reasonable alternative if other openings are too intimidating. But having gained even a small amount of experience, you really should switch to more open and less automatic play. ..." - IM John Watson in a section of his 2010 book, Mastering the Chess Openings, Volume 4
www.newinchess.com/media/wysiwyg/product_pdf/9033.pdf
www.newinchess.com/media/wysiwyg/product_pdf/9033.pdf
I switched to the KIA completely.
It is a nice way to avoid having to learn theory against the french and sicilian opening. You can get these players into positions they are not that familiar with which gives you an advantage. Additionally the amount of draws is small.
On the downside you entirely throw away your starting advantage with white.
It is a nice way to avoid having to learn theory against the french and sicilian opening. You can get these players into positions they are not that familiar with which gives you an advantage. Additionally the amount of draws is small.
On the downside you entirely throw away your starting advantage with white.
I went for the Qe2 KIA preferably. Like
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