Tree path 4 levels Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian › Queen's Indian Defense › Kasparov Variation › Botvinnik Attack
- Chess Codex
- Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian E10
- Queen's Indian Defense E12
- Kasparov Variation E12
- Botvinnik Attack E12 you are here
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack
Overview
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, Botvinnik Attack is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E12), 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 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3 Bb7 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 g5 7. Bg3 Nh5.
The line refines Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian.
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- ECO code
- E12
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 14
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Statistics from Lichess
2,856 games · White 47.8% / Draw 4.1% / Black 48.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e3 | 1,319 | |
| e4 | 656 | |
| Be5 | 640 | |
| Qc2 | 64 | |
| Ne5 | 39 | |
| d5 | 33 | |
| Qd2 | 27 | |
| h3 | 17 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:01:17
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