Tree path 6 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Old Indian Defense › Ukrainian Variation › Old Indian Defense: Two Knights Variation
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Old Indian Defense A53
- Ukrainian Variation A54
- Old Indian Defense: Two Knights Variation A54 you are here
Old Indian Defense: Two Knights Variation
Overview
Old Indian Defense: Two Knights Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A54), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3.
The line refines Old Indian Defense: Ukrainian Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A54
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 7
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