Tree path 4 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Knights Variation › Indian Defense: London System
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Knights Variation A46
- Indian Defense: London System A46 you are here
Indian Defense: London System
Overview
Indian Defense: London System is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A46), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bf4.
The line refines Indian Defense: Knights Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A46
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
4,019,257 games · White 49.7% / Draw 5.7% / Black 44.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1,920,533 | |
| c5 | 877,549 | |
| b6 | 513,354 | |
| Be7 | 237,247 | |
| d6 | 139,407 | |
| Nc6 | 68,864 | |
| Bb4+ | 61,098 | |
| Bd6 | 60,645 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:04:35
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