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E14

Queen's Indian Defense, with e3

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Overview

Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E14), 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 d5 4. e3 b6 5. Nc3 Bd6 6. Bd3 O-O 7. O-O Bb7.

The line refines Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian.

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ECO code
E14
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
Queen's Indian Defense, with e3

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