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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.
It begins with 12 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 b6 4. Bd3 Bb7 5. O-O c5 6. c4 Be7 to reach the canonical position.
The line is a first-level refinement of Queen's Indian Defense, with e3.
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- ECO code
- E14
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
12,481 games · White 48.4% / Draw 6.7% / Black 44.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 9,622 | |
| b3 | 1,309 | |
| Nbd2 | 622 | |
| Re1 | 263 | |
| dxc5 | 168 | |
| a3 | 94 | |
| Qe2 | 94 | |
| h3 | 59 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:43:35
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