Kings Indian Orthodox Variation Masterclass: Tips from GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko

To help encourage classical time controls here on Lichess, I've set up a YT channel that will feature analysis of games players on Lichess Ladders. There are 4 videos up now.

In this video, GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko analyzes and teaches using a game between @tom_nors (1998) and @ecoarrivazumashoomzo (1914) who face off in a high-stakes 60/30 classical on lichessladders.com that transforms a standard King's Indian Defense into a tactical minefield:

https://youtu.be/pwq46__chfU

What began as a theoretical Orthodox Variation quickly spiraled into a high-precision endgame where the evaluation bar swung violently between both sides.

Despite a mid-game blunder that handed Black a decisive advantage, the complexity of the position forced a grueling battle of nerves, ending in a finish that proves the clock is just as much a weapon as the pieces.

GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko analyses a 60+30 game that reached a fever pitch before ending in a time forfeit victory for Black after 28 moves of intense positional maneuvering. Even if you are lower rated you will definitely gain and improve your moves in orthodox and kings indian in general.

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