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E11

Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation 9. Rd1 h6

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Overview

Chess diagram: Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation after 9…h6
After 9…h6

Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation (ECO E11) is a variation of Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Be7 5. Bg2 d5 6. Nf3 Nbd7 7. O-O O-O 8. Qc2 c6 9. Rd1 h6 — 9 moves.

In 372 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 43.8%, Black 44.6% and 11.6% were drawn. White's most played move here is 10. Bf4, in 50% of those games.

ECO code
E11
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Length
9 moves
Parent
Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

372 games · White 43.8% / Draw 11.6% / Black 44.6%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bf4186
b394
Nc340
Be120
Ne57
b45
a35
a45

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:21:40

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