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    Chess Openings

    Queen's Indian Defense, with e3

    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7 · ECO E14

    Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 position after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7. White: pawn on c4, pawn on d4, knight on c3, pawn on e3, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, bishop on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on b6, pawn on e6, knight on f6, pawn on d5.

    Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7. It is classified E14 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.

    This position can also be reached by 13 other move orders, including 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bd6 6.Bd3.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Queen's Indian Defense, with e3?
    The Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7. It is classified E14 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Queen's Indian Defense, with e3?
    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 b6 5.Nc3 Bb7. After these moves it is white to move.