Gelfand vs. Nakamura: A Sharp King’s Indian Attack
The game between Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura is a great example of how the King’s Indian Defence can turn into a violent kingside attack. Nakamura chose the dynamic side of the opening and followed it with direct pawn play, active pieces, and a clear plan against White’s king.
What makes this game so exciting is the way the position keeps growing in tension. White builds space on the queenside, while Black attacks on the kingside, and both sides commit fully to their plans. In the end, Nakamura’s energetic play shows exactly why the King’s Indian remains one of the sharpest and most dangerous defenses in chess.
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