Beating the KID with 6. Bd3 - Practical Solution for White!

The KID has never been in such a good shape as it today. Once considered risky, it has become reliable and dangerous weapon. That's why having a solid response as White has never been more important. My suggested variation is somewhat rare, underrated line 6. Bd3 (after we play e4 and Nf3) with very unique idea to meet 6...Bg4 with 7. Be2! What's justification for losing a tempo in the opening? First of all, trading light-squared bishops usually favors White in KID, due to the fact that Black kingside play is less effective without his light-squared bishop; secondly, White can benefit from delaying castle in some lines by starting to advance his kingside pawns. For detailed PGN file please head over to https://ask-avrukh.com/Games.aspx Hey guys! Thanks for watching my video. Please subscribe to my channel! My personal web site with PGN files https://ask-avrukh.com/Games.aspx Library of published PGN files https://docs.google.com/document/d/17... My Chessable courses: 1) Slav for White https://www.chessable.com/sabotage-th... 2) Grandmaster Thinking https://www.chessable.com/grandmaster... 3) Russian Endgame Technique https://www.chessable.com/russian-end... 4) Defense and Counterplay Volume 1 https://www.chessable.com/resourceful... 5) Defense and Counterplay Volume 2 https://www.chessable.com/resourceful... My books: All 10 books you can find here on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/s?k=avrukh&cri... Or here https://qualitychess.co.uk/?s=avrukh&... Interested to book a lesson with me? All inquiries [email protected] Enjoy my videos? Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Follow me on Twitter https://x.com/askavrukh