A17
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation
1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 b6
The English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Queen's Indian Formation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A17. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 b6.
It belongs to the English Opening family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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