King’s Indian Part 2: The Classical Main Lines - Felix Blohberger

King's Indian – A Complete Repertoire for Black Part 2: The Classical Main Lines
by Felix Blohberger

The King’s Indian Defence has been one of the most dynamic and popular responses to 1.d4 for decades. Legends such as Garry Kasparov, Bobby Fischer, and Hikaru Nakamura have employed it at the highest level – and it continues to fascinate today, as it offers Black not only solidity but also rich attacking and counterattacking opportunities. Its special advantage: the King’s Indian is a universal system, equally effective against 1.d4, 1.c4, and 1.Nf3. Grandmaster Felix Blohberger, multiple Austrian Champion and experienced second, presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black. His approach: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.

The second volume tackles the critical heart of the King’s Indian – the main lines that arise when White pushes all three central pawns forward.
Among the systems covered are:

• The Classical lines with Be3, Be2, and 0-0
• The Four Pawns Attack
• Systems with h3 and Be3 (hugely popular in modern practice)
• The critical main lines after Nf3, Nc3, and Be2

Blohberger’s repertoire is built around the flexible …Na6 setup, a modern approach that has proven itself in countless variations. This move keeps Black’s options wide open – whether to strike with …e5, …c5, or …c6 followed by …b5. Not only does this add flexibility, but it also surprises many White players, who are usually prepared only for the standard responses.

A major focus is on practical motifs rather than rote memorisation. You’ll learn how to handle key strategic and tactical ideas such as:

• Halting White’s kingside push with …h5
• Choosing the right moment for flexible central play
• Sharp tactical resources like …Nh5 followed by …f5

With this two-part series, you’ll hold a complete King’s Indian repertoire against 1.d4, 1.c4, and 1.Nf3 – packed with ideas, plans, and strategies you can implement in your very next tournament game.

6 hours video running time (English)

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ChessBase training App (Download and installation for Windows and Mac)
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Available as a booklet or download.

Felix Blohberger is not just a grandmaster—he’s a multiple Austrian national champion and a permanent force on the Austrian national team. Earning his GM title at just 19, Felix brings a wealth of experience both as a competitive player and as a second to top players.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
App for Windows: Windows- PC, Windows 10 or 11 and Internet
App for Mac: Mac OS X and internet
ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
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