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Greetings! What are some good resources to study GM games? I’m looking to study the Kings Indian Attack and the Kings Indian Defense.

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In 1450 Johannes Gutenberg invented a press that used movable type, paving the way for the invention of the book. Since then many, many have been printed that contain GM games. Thousands, maybe even tens of thousands. I highly recommend finding one and even consulting (by reading) at least one of these. Try to find one with annotated games, meaning that someone wrote a prose explanation for the grandmaster move. Good luck!

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The Gutenberg Printing Press (1440) revolutionized books, but the Kindle file format (2007) makes books instantly accessible, portable, and customizable. With millions of titles at your fingertips, adjustable fonts, and searchable text, it far surpasses the limits of print.

I recommend The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games, a must-read for chess enthusiasts. It features 145 of the most remarkable chess games ever played, each meticulously analyzed and annotated by experts. This collection provides deep insights into grandmaster strategies and tactics, making it an invaluable resource for players looking to improve their understanding of high-level play. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/ixMkVwA.

Here are some highly regarded books with Grandmaster-annotated games on the King’s Indian Attack (KIA) and King’s Indian Defense (KID):

King’s Indian Attack (KIA) Books

📖 The King’s Indian Attack: Move by Move – by GM Neil McDonald

• A deep dive into the King’s Indian Attack, covering White’s best plans and Black’s counterplay.
• Features annotated games that explain key strategies and maneuvers.

📖 Starting Out: King's Indian Attack – by GM John Emms

• A beginner-friendly introduction to the KIA.
• Includes well-annotated games that illustrate typical middlegame plans.

King’s Indian Defense (KID) Books

📖 King's Indian Warfare – by GM Ilya Smirin

• A collection of Smirin’s best KID games with deep annotations.
• Focuses on aggressive and dynamic play.

📖 Kotronias on the King’s Indian (Series) – by GM Vasilios Kotronias

• A multi-volume series that explores different variations of the KID.
• Contains highly detailed game analysis to help serious players improve.

📖 The King's Indian Defence: Move by Move – by GM Sam Collins

• Uses a step-by-step approach to teach the KID through annotated games.
• Focuses on key pawn structures, attacking plans, and piece maneuvers.

These books provide expert-level analysis and valuable insights into the King’s Indian Attack and King’s Indian Defense, making them excellent resources for improving your game.

For starters, you can use Explorer here to set up the position you're interested in and then search for master games based on it. You can even search for particular players who've reached that position, such as Fischer and Bronstein for the KID.

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The Mammoth Book of the World's Great Chess Games is a solid choice, but won't have many KIA games. There are a few KID. 
For the KID, you might also look at https://forwardchess.com/product/american-dream-the-best-games-of-hikaru-nakamura

I would recommend Grind like a Grandmaster by Magnus Carlsen and David Howell.