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KID - Pragg uses Carlsen's idea!

OpeningAnalysis
Ding Liren vs Praggnanandhaa (Sinquefield Cup 2024) opening analysis.

Introduction

We don't get to see many King's Indian's nowadays. But in the recently concluded Sinquefield Cup Praggnanandhaa unleashed this ultra-dynamic opening with succes against World Champion Ding Liren. Let's jump into it!

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/ZsXtSLWD#12

Moving the knight away

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/EvlQGOGd#18

Developing the bishop

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/9rTbw5cx#18

Main move: 10.Kh1

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/VjXmnJtd#19

17.Nd5 (Ding vs Pragg/Carlsen)

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/TDsE2CZT#33

17.Ne2 (critical line)

https://lichess.org/study/ZDGhTzIs/HFCL139z#33

So, are you sticking to 7...Nc6 or are you switching to Pragg's idea? For the 7...Nc6 aficionados: what's your plan against the Bayonet?

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