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E08

Catalan Opening: Closed

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Overview

Catalan Opening: Closed is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E08), 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.

Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Bf4 b6 9. Nbd2 Bb7 10. e4, after 19 plies of opening development.

The line refines Catalan Opening: Closed, which traces back to the root opening Catalan Opening.

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ECO code
E08
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
19
Parent
Catalan Opening: Closed

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