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.
It is reached after 17 plies of play, with the move sequence 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. Rc1.
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
- 17
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Statistics from Lichess
1,418 games · White 48.0% / Draw 11.9% / Black 40.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| b6 | 733 | |
| a5 | 327 | |
| Ne4 | 233 | |
| h6 | 49 | |
| dxc4 | 25 | |
| Re8 | 19 | |
| a6 | 8 | |
| Nb6 | 6 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:17:39
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