Fritz Trainer: Understanding Middlegame Strategy 11 w/Ivan Sokolov

The King's Indian Defence is one of the most popular and historically rich openings in chess — known for its dynamic complexity and fierce battles for central control. In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Ivan Sokolov takes you beyond the theory and into the heart of the King's Indian middlegame, showing you how to navigate White's full pawn centre and understand the key plans for both sides.

Understanding an opening doesn't stop at memorising moves. Grasping the ideas and structures that flow from the opening — and recognising your opponent's mistakes — is what transforms an opening advantage into a winning position. Sokolov draws on his deep experience with these positions to give you a practical, concept-driven guide to the King's Indian middlegame.

• Video running time: 5 hours 38 minutes
• Key themes: White's pawn centre, typical plans for both sides, structural ideas, real-game examples
• Instructor: GM Ivan Sokolov
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download