Tree path 3 levels Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian › Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 › Queen's Indian Defense, with e3
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- Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian E10
- Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 E14
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Queen's Indian Defense, with e3
Overview
Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E14), 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 d5 4. e3 b6 5. Nc3 Bd6 6. Bd3 O-O 7. O-O Bb7.
The line refines Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, which traces back to the root opening Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian.
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- ECO code
- E14
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 14
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Statistics from Lichess
7,347 games · White 43.7% / Draw 5.0% / Black 51.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Re1 | 1,661 | |
| b3 | 1,395 | |
| cxd5 | 1,074 | |
| Qe2 | 809 | |
| a3 | 678 | |
| Qc2 | 440 | |
| h3 | 369 | |
| Ne5 | 314 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:01:20
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