King's Indian Defense: Normal, Fianchetto Variation
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.Nf3 d6 5.g3
The Fianchetto Variation against the King's Indian combines the fianchetto of the white king's-bishop with the moves c4 and d4. White usually holds back on the move e2-e4, and the bishop on g2 helps to keep the king safe.
Pros:
- More long-term pressure
- Solid
- Less direct attacking chances for Black
Cons:
- The c4-pawn is not supported
- White's center is not so threatening
- Black may gain strong counterplay on the long-diagonal