The rarely played 5 Bd3 against the King's Indian Defense is a flexible development.
In the 17th game, the champion had shifted to the King's Indian Defense.
His pawn structure is flexible, like that in the Queen's Indian Defense.
If the opportunity presented itself, he would be happy to face a Queen's Indian Defense or play it himself every day of his tournament life.
This was the only operation includes Cadets in the history of Indian Defense.
The identical position is reached, except that White has not played a2-a3, in the King's Indian Defense after 1.
What's amazing is that throughout his career, he has been excellent in creating mating attacks, particularly when using the King's Indian Defense.
Development with 6 Be2 brings about the main line of the King's Indian Defense.
A cousin of the Queen's Indian Defense, it is calm and solid.
Be2 e5 reaches the main line of the King's Indian Defense.