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What does kingside mean?

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Noun
  1. (chess) The side of the chessboard nearest to the king (at the opening position).
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There are a variety of other tries as well, including lines where black plays an early Bf5 or Bg4, or adopts a kingside fianchetto.
Since the black pieces are cramped on the queenside, and the kingside is open, action should be taken there.
White has started his kingside advance, while Black has yet to create his own threats on the queenside.
Much of the King's Indian is based on White having faith in his queenside play over Black's kingside chances.
Black's plan is obviously to advance his kingside pawns, but he must do this carefully lest he weakens his king.
It would really be wonderful if White could get the Bishop working against the Black kingside the whole game through.

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