E17
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7
The Queen's Indian Defense: Classical is a chess opening classified under ECO code E17. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7.
It belongs to the Queen's 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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