King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack

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So I just tried out the Four Pawns Attack for the first time against the King's Indian. Normally, I find the King's Indian a little painful to play as white because black is always trying to push those pawns and there's a real struggle for initiative. I usually play d4, c4, Nc3, e4, ,Nf3, Be2, Be3 in some order. 

I was pleased with the Four Pawns Attack's initiative for white that really changed the dynamic of the King's Indian. I think it's probably slightly worse for white than other variations when two strong players are at the board, but I liked it based on my first experience.

Has anyone else played it? Know any theory about it you would recommend? What do you play against the King's Indian?

 

 

 

ConfusedGhoul

I wouldn't recommend it, White makes weaknesses while Black develops the pieces and castles. He will get a good game by opening up the center and it doesn't fit with the rest of my repertoire