How to Play the King’s Indian Attack by Eric Schiller

How to Play the King’s Indian Attack by Eric Schiller

Written by chess author Eric Schiller, this practical opening guide explains the King’s Indian Attack (KIA), a flexible and powerful system for White based on fianchetto development, solid structure, and kingside attacking plans. The book is designed to help players understand the ideas, strategies, and typical plans behind the KIA rather than simply memorizing long opening variations.

Schiller presents the King’s Indian Attack as a universal opening system that can be used against many of Black’s defenses, including the French Defence, Sicilian Defence, and Caro-Kann Defence. The emphasis is on building a strong position with Nf3, g3, Bg2, d3, Nd2, and e4, followed by well-timed central breaks and kingside attacks.

Topics Covered

• King’s Indian Attack (KIA) fundamentals
• Standard piece setup and development plans
• Fianchetto kingside structure with Bg2
• Attacking plans against the king position
• Central breaks with e4–e5 and f4 ideas
• Playing against the French Defence
• Playing against the Sicilian Defence
• Playing against the Caro-Kann Defence
• Typical pawn structures and middlegame plans
• Tactical themes and attacking patterns
• Transition from opening to middlegame attack

Key Features

• Complete guide to the King’s Indian Attack system
• Focus on plans and strategic ideas
• Explains typical attacking patterns
• Useful against many different Black setups
• Helps players avoid heavy opening memorization
• Includes practical examples and instructive games
• Emphasis on positional understanding and attacking play
• Written by experienced chess author Eric Schiller

Recommended For

Beginner to intermediate players, club competitors, attacking players, and chess students who want to build a reliable White opening system, improve their understanding of strategic planning, and learn how to create kingside attacking chances from flexible positions.