How I Beat an FM with the King’s Indian Attack (Closed Position Strategy)

In this tournament game, I played against a higher-rated opponent and reached a completely closed position very early.

From the first few moves, it was clear that this wouldn’t be a tactical battle but a long strategic one. My main goal was to slowly improve my pieces, restrict counterplay, and wait for the right moment to break through.

After a few maneuvers, I found an important plan involving Knight f5 and Bishop g4.
These moves didn’t win material immediately, but they created long-term pressure and improved coordination between my pieces.

In closed positions like this, every small improvement matters — even one tempo can completely change the evaluation.

My opponent handled the position well at first, but with time running low, I managed to take control of the key squares and activate my rooks at the perfect moment.
It was one of those games where patience and structure mattered more than calculation.

If you often struggle in quiet positions where nothing seems to be happening, this game is a good example of how to slowly build up an advantage and stay consistent with your plan until the position finally opens in your favor.

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4:33 An early and bad Queen move
6:10 Determining the Plan
9:59 Opening the Center against Black's King
13:06 The Moment to take the Decision
14:24 Black's crucial Mistake