Queen's Indian Defense, with e3

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7

ECO E14

The Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is a chess opening line in the Queen's Indian Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7.

It is catalogued under code E14 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bb7 is chosen by Black on move 5.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Bb4+ Line.

Named variations

• Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, Bb4+ Line — ECO E14

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