Queen's Indian Defense, with e3
The Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 (ECO E14) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. e3 b6 5. Nc3 Bb7.
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The main line
The Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. e3 b6 5. Nc3 Bb7 (ECO E14). It's one of 14 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (1)
- Queen's Indian Defense —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 b6 4. Bd3 Bb7 5. O-O c5 6. c4(E14)
Analyze the Queen's Indian Defense, with e3
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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