What is the Queen's Indian Defence?

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Is the Queen's Indian Defence good for beginners?

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What are the main variations of the Queen's Indian Defence?

The Queen's Indian Defence has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Queen's Indian Defence?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Queen's Indian Defence throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 148 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Queen's Indian Defence Chess Videos

Opening: Queen's Indian Defence

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ECO E12You play Black

Defining moves1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6

Main line1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Be7 6.O-O O-O 7.Nc3 Na6

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Key variations

Fianchetto Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3
Fianchetto Variation, Traditional Line 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7
Petrosian Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.a3
Traditional Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Be7
Kasparov-Petrosian Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.a3 Bb7 5.Nc3
Classical Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Be7 6.O-O
Capablanca Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Bb4
Spassky System 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.e3

Opening names and lines: Lichess opening database (CC0).

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