1. c2c4  1... g8f6  2. b1c3  2... g7g6  3. e2e4  3... d7d6  4. d2d4  4... f8g7  5. f2f3 The Saemisch System is one of the most reliable and principled options against the King's Indian. White solidifies his center and relies on the space advantage to achieve an opportunity. 5... e8g8  6. g1e2 This move is a good alternative to the more popular bishop moves to e3 or g5. 6... b8c6 Black has many possible plans. This one, Nc6 followed by a6, Bd7, Rb8, and b5, was one of Kasparov's favorites and is used in several King's Indian lines. 7. c1e3  7... a7a6  8. d1d2  8... c8d7  9. a1b1 White also has many possible plans: this opening is rich in strategic ideas. 9.g4, 9.h4, and 9.Nc1 are the most obvious paths. White's idea is to play b2-b4 and maybe also g2-g4 with a commanding pawn army. 9... h7h5 [%c_effect h5;square;h5;type;Interesting;persistent;true] A recent idea. The h5-move, avoiding g4, is one of the discoveries of modern strategy, as it has been validated by engines in the most varied defenses from the King's Indian to the Sicilian Najdorf. I also briefly mention other options.