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"Our starting moves are 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 0-0 5.0-0 d6, and now 6.Re1!?.
In this article, we will explore a practical approach against the King’s Indian Defence (KID). White delays the c4 move to create a different type of position that might be uncomfortable for KID players. The idea behind 6.Re1 is straightforward: White intends to play e4 and gain control of the centre. Black has several responses to counter this strategy which we are going to examine.
German grandmaster Rasmus Svane is an expert in this variation; he has played many games with it and discovered a variety of interesting ideas. Objectively, Black can equalise, but I will present a few options that can challenge their knowledge. I believe 6.Re1 is a solid choice for White, often leading to positions similar to the Pirc and Philidor Defence. Understanding the plans and key pawn structures is more important than memorising lengthy variations.
Let's begin our survey. In the above diagram position, Black has 6...Nc6, 6...Ne4, 6...c5, 6...Nbd7 and 6...d5. ..."
From the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 to Rustam Kasimdzhanov's opening video on the Petroff and Oliver Reeh's tactical contribution ‘Capturing is fun!’ to ‘The Fortress’ by Dorian Rogozenco.
Over 7 hours of video playing time with Felix Blohberger, Rustam Kasimdzhanov, Jan Markos, Mihail Marin, Dr Karsten Müller, Michael Prusikin, Oliver Reeh, Robert Ris, Dorian Rogozenco and Ivan Sokolov – FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: analyses by Giri, Bluebaum, Vaishali, Abdusattorov, Mishra, Vidit and many more – The double block: Mihail Marin highlights scenarios in which it is advantageous to block passed pawns with a knight and bishop – Action in the Nimzo-Indian: Balázs Csonka examines 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2 0-0 5.e4 d6 6.e5!? – "The key defender": In his ‘Practical Tips for Tournament Players’, Jan Markos shows how to identify and eliminate your opponent's most important piece – All in One: Romain Edouard himself was amazed at how well 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 e5!? works, and much more.
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