Queen's Indian Defense, with e3

ECO E14

Move order

1. Nf3 d5 2. e3 Nf6 3. c4 e6 4. Nc3 Be7 5. d4 O-O 6. b3 b6 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Bb2 Bb7 9. Bd3

Queen's Indian Defense, with e3 (E14)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO E covers Indian defenses and related systems where Black fianchettoes or pressures the center from the flanks. White develops a knight and keeps flexible transpositions into d4 or c4 setups. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia