Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian Defense

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 a6

ECO E10

The Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian Defense is a chess opening line in the Indian Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 a6.

It is catalogued under code E10 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move a6 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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