E12
Queen's Indian Defense
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6
In the Queen's Indian Defense, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Queen's Indian Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E12. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6: 6 moves in, with White to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
1 named variation branches from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Classical1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7