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E12

Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack

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Overview

Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E12), 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 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3 Bb7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 g5 7. Bg3 Nh5.

The line refines Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian.

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ECO code
E12
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation

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