Indian Defence, Knights Variation

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Opening Overview: Indian Defence, Knights Variation

"Departing from the common Döry Defense (Ne4), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e4 and c4."

The move d5 signals the Indian Defence, Knights Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.11.

Also known as: Indian: 2.Nf3, Torre Attack

Stockfish Analysis of Indian Defence, Knights Variation:
+0.11 Balanced
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Technical Details for Indian Defence, Knights Variation

  • ECO Code: A46
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Indian: 2.Nf3, Torre Attack
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