KIA vs Slav w/Bg4[A07]-TWIC 979

TWIC 979
Grischuk got nothing special from the opening but kept pushing on the kingside until black misplayed the position.

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Grischuk,A (2785) - Bjelobrk,I (2341)
KIA vs Slav w/Bg4[A07]
FIDE World Cup 2013
Tromso NOR (2.4), 12.08.2013

Position 1
The passed f-pawn has been blockaded and black is ready to push the b-pawn. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

45..Nxb4

King’s Indian Attack vs Slav/..Bg4 [A07]-TWIC 963

TWIC 963
The King's Indian Attack(KIA) retains its popularity at all but the elite levels. Kozul used it to score a win in rd6 of the TCh-AUT. However, the game was not a one-sided affair as black had plenty of defensive resources and had the upper hand in the early part of the game.

KIA vs Slav w/...Bg4
Black defended with the ...c6-d5 pawn chain with the active ...Bg4 and quickly equalized after 12..a5(diagram)

12...a5

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Here is the feature game.

Kozul,Z (2621) - Handler,L (2369) 
King’s Indian Attack vs Slav/..Bg4 [A07]
TCh-AUT 2 Mitte 2012–13 St. Veit/Glan AUT (6.1), 22.03.2013

Position 1
The kingside attack is well underway. The g-file is open and the dark squares around the king are vulnerable. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

30...c5