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E11

Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation

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Overview

Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E11), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.

The line arises from 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Be7 5. Bg2 d5 6. Nf3 O-O 7. Qc2 c6 8. O-O.

The line refines Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation, which traces back to the root opening Catalan Opening.

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ECO code
E11
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
15
Parent
Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation

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