East Indian Defense

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Opening Overview: East Indian Defense

By playing g6, the player enters the East Indian Defense, a setup within the East Indian Defense complex. Instead of the standard Ne4, the player opts for g6. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move strengthens the long diagonal control.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 30% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Neo-King's Indian, Indian Game, Pseudo-King's Indian Variation, Pseudo-King's Indian Variation; A48

Stockfish Analysis of East Indian Defense:
-0.32 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for East Indian Defense

  • ECO Code: A48
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 30% / B: 37%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Neo-King's Indian, Indian Game, Pseudo-King's Indian Variation, Pseudo-King's Indian Variation; A48, King's Indian: East Indian defence, Pseudo-King's Indian Variation; A48
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