Alternative Openings _ USA vs Team Ireland

King’s Indian Attack 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 The fastest way to fianchetto the king's bishop and castle is the King's Indian Attack (KIA), the reverse of the King's Indian Defense. White just plays Nf3, g3, Bg2, and 0-0, before seeing how to proceed. The KIA also refers to a plethora of systems for White involving pawns on d3, g3, and e4; knights on d2 and f3; a kingside fianchetto and kingside castling. This KIA setup can be used after 1.e4 against the Sicilian Defense, French Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and many other popular openings for Black. White often plays for a kingside attack with Black trying to win on the queenside. Starting Position Pros Cons Variations Yugoslav Variation Keres Variation Sicilian Variation History Starting Position The King's Indian Attack, when referring to a specific opening, generally starts with either 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 or 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3.