Indian Defense: Devin Gambit
Overview
Indian Defense: Devin Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code E00 within the Indian Defenses family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g4, after 5 plies of opening development.
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- ECO code
- E00
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
21,326 games · White 51.4% / Draw 4.3% / Black 44.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nxg4 | 11,450 | |
| d5 | 4,584 | |
| Bb4+ | 1,950 | |
| h6 | 1,819 | |
| c5 | 687 | |
| b6 | 269 | |
| Be7 | 237 | |
| d6 | 93 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:14:58
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