Indian Defense: Pawn Push Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.d5

ECO A45

The Indian Defense: Pawn Push Variation is a chess opening line in the Indian Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.d5.

It is catalogued under code A45 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d5 is chosen by White on move 2.

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