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Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, Bb4+ Line

What is the Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, Bb4+ Line?

The Queen's Indian Defense, with e3, Bb4+ Line is a chess opening that begins with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+ 4. Nbd2 b6 5. e3 Bb7. It is classified under ECO E14. Black chooses it with the move Bb7.

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Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+ 4. Nbd2 b6 5. e3 Bb7

ECO: E14

Chosen by: Black

How to learn an opening

Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.

Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures

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