Chess Opening

Queens Indian Defense

8 analyzed games in the Queens Indian Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

8 games 8 variations Most played: Queens Indian Defense Petrosian Variation Farago Defense...7.e4 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Nc6

Results in 8 games

White wins 38% Draws 0% Black wins 62%

Main variations

Queens Indian Defense Petrosian Variation Farago Defense...7.e4 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Nc6 1 Queens Indian Defense Kasparov Variation Petrosian Variation 5...d5 6.Bg5 Be7 1 Queens Indian Defense Kasparov Variation Petrosian Variation 5...Ne4 6.Nxe4 Bxe4 1 Queens Indian Defense Fianchetto Main Line 9...d6 10.b3 1 Queens Indian Defense Fianchetto Classical Variation 6...O O 1 Queens Indian Defense Fianchetto Classical Traditional Variation 1 Queens Indian Defense Fianchetto Capablanca Variation 6.Nbd2 O O 7.O O Bxd2 8.Qxd2 1 Queens Indian Defense 4.Bg5 Bb7 5.Nc3 1

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