Tree path 4 levels Catalan Opening › Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation › Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation › Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation
- Chess Codex
- Catalan Opening E00
- Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation E11
- Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation E11
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Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation
Overview
Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E11), 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 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Be7 5. Bg2 d5 6. Nf3 O-O 7. Qc2 c6 8. O-O.
The line refines Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation, which traces back to the root opening Catalan Opening.
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- ECO code
- E11
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 15
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Statistics from Lichess
60,888 games · White 46.7% / Draw 9.8% / Black 43.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nbd7 | 31,803 | |
| b6 | 21,429 | |
| Ne4 | 3,709 | |
| a5 | 1,607 | |
| dxc4 | 737 | |
| h6 | 394 | |
| a6 | 328 | |
| Re8 | 293 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:08:20
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