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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.

Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 — after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4. e3 b6 5. Nc3 Bb7

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 Defense1. 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

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