King's Indian Def Panno Variation?

Hey all, I ran into the Panno for the first time in a tournament i played about a month ago and it didn't go so well.  I had no idea what to do... lol  To make matters worse I played a 1000 rated kid who ending up winning all his games in the U1600 section.. Always a fun time. lol 

I tried studying the mainline as a start but I can't help but think i'm probably missing some of the basics on this opening.  Any help is appreciated.  

Here's what I learned so far from the main line if you are curious.  

https://www.chess.com/blog/MidnasLament/a-look-at-the-king-s-indian-defense-panno-system-main-line

It leads to an exchange sacrifice which is interesting but of course i'll likely never see it since its pretty deep into the line.  I'm more worried about the other early variations and plans which I haven't really looked at yet.  But are there specific ones i should start with?  Thanks for any help!  -Stacia

-Stacia

That link leads to something faulty because it claims the move 6.a6, which is illegal.  Probably should be 6.Bg2 a6, but still.

Also, it is off a move with the traditional Panno.  Also, the Panno can be played against two of White's lines, the Fianchetto, which appears to be what the link points to, and the Saemisch.

The traditional Panno against the Fianchetto is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.Nf3 d6 6.O-O Nc6 7.Nc3 a6.

It is a very complicated system with a lot of theory that you must know if you want to play it.  I think Vigorito recommends it in his books on the King's Indian as does Gufeld in his book on the King's Indian from around 2000.

Wow, I really botched that line.  I think i fixed it now.  Thanks    

Okay, cool I thought it came about from another variation so I guess it's the Saemisch.  That's good to know.  Yeah, I really have no desire to play it, but it seems I may run into it from the white side whether i like it or not?  It does seem interesting though and apparently a good way for black to play.

Thanks for your comments!

I couldn't tell you the level of popularity.  Speaking as a King's Indian player myself, I don't typically play the Panno.  I play the lines with 6...c6 and 7...Qa5 against the Fianchetto (8.h3 Be6, 8.e4 Bg4, or 8...Qh5 against most other moves besides those two main lines), and in the case of the Saemisch, I play 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 c6 6.Be3 a6 intending 7...b5, answering 7.a4 with 7...a5.

 Unless you have the time to study all theory in the King's Indian defense, the London system or Torre Attack is very good weapon against the King's Indian defense; play both.