A55
Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. e4 e5 5. Nf3
The Old Indian Defense: Normal Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A55. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. e4 e5 5. Nf3.
It belongs to the Old Indian Defense 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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