How to improve and where do i find good books for learning the Kings indian defence

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Hello! Please give me some links and books for learning KID

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Here's your answer.  This one is sorted by theme, not variation.  For example, the Dark-Squared Bishop, Typical King's Indian Endgames, etc.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Kings-Indian-Warfare-Ilya-Smirin/dp/1784830259

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Understanding the King's Indian by Golubev is pretty darn good too.

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This book also looks interesting:  https://www.amazon.com/Opening-Simulator-Kings-Indian-Defence/dp/178483081X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Opening+Simulator+%E2%80%93+King%E2%80%99s+Indian+Defence&qid=1584577559&sr=8-1   You can also buy direct from the authors web site [which I'm sure he would appreciate]

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ThrillerFan wrote:

Here's your answer.  This one is sorted by theme, not variation.  For example, the Dark-Squared Bishop, Typical King's Indian Endgames, etc.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Kings-Indian-Warfare-Ilya-Smirin/dp/1784830259

Yeah, in terms of learning the ideas and themes of the KID Smirin's book is arguably the best.

However, if you need straight theory, either get Bologan's King's Indian or the 5-Volume series by Kotronias

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Search "King's Indian" here....several good books on KID are recommended...

Good Chess Openings Books For Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-openings-books-for-beginners-and-beyond

 

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I buy all my books @ Thrifty Books on line. . . .

They are used but low priced! . . .

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thanks guys this wwas super helpful

 

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Starting out king's indian by Gallagher, though a bit old, is a very good book to get ideas and theory.

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I m looking for books on chess pdf format

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I like "First Steps King's Indian Defense" by Andrew Martin.  He explains the ideas and pawn structures well and gives you a good grounding in the different main lines . For the sheer volume of high quality King's Indian games, try "The King's Indian According to Tigran Petrosian"  by Igor Yanvarjov.

Wonderful book. 289 KID games by Petrosian from both the white and black sides. You will learn a lot about the opening and chess strategy in general.