The Makogonov Variation New Wooden Tournament Boards White opens with 1 e4

White opens with 1 e4 and develops his pieces to natural squares

This approach allows you to have an idea of the typical positions and then compare it with the less usual lines so you may understand why the sidelines are not as good

Country - Russia

The inside is lined with green felt and has a divider so each side of the board can be stored in its own compartment

The Makogonov Variation New Wooden Tournament Boards White opens with 1 e4The Kings Indian Defense has a reputation as a sharp combative opening where Black aims to attack on the kingside, usually through a pawn storm supported by heavier artillery. Meet the Makogonov Variation! In this line of the Kings Indian, it is frequently Black who will be the target of Whites aggression. Blacks standard plans usually result in either a passive position with little hope of counterplay or facing down a kingside attack by White. In