Vigorito: The King's Indian Vol.1 Damen Gambit reflecting on the experience

reflecting on the experience

not just because I agree with what he says

\r\nPure Symmetric Variation with 5 Nf3: Introduction 210

GM Michael Adams

open rook lines

Vigorito: The King's Indian Vol.1 Damen Gambit reflecting on the experience'The King's Indian remains a hugely popular opening at all levels of chess unsurprising given the attacking opportunities it offers. In many of the ultra sharp main lines, both sides can fight for the initiative. White frequently wins the queenside battle but this often turns out to be a Pyrrhic victory as Black wins the war by checkmating on the kingside! Black is hunting the enemy king and this gives him a psychological edge in practical play. \r\n