Opening course · E12 to E19
Learn the Queen’s Indian Defence
The Queen’s Indian Defence starts with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Ba6 5.b3 Bb4+ 6.Bd2 Be7. A bishop that bothers c4, a check that misplaces White’s pieces and a centre that never cracks.
- You play Black
- For club players
- Rated about 1200 to 2700
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 3 steps
- 2 Main line 18 steps
- 3 Key variations 5 steps
- 4 Traps 2 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 4 steps
- 6 Test yourself 10 steps
Key ideas
- …b6 and …Ba6 hit c4.
- Check on b4, then back to e7.
- …c6 and …d5, then guard c6.
Traps you will see
- The fork on c6 Set by White
- King in the middle Set by White
Model games
- Yannick Pelletier Magnus Carlsen Biel · 2008
- Dejan Antic Magnus Carlsen Gausdal · 2005
Questions
Is the Queen’s Indian Defence good for beginners?
It suits club players from about 1200 to 2700. Beginners can follow the course, but some lines need care.
What are the first moves of the Queen’s Indian Defence?
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Ba6 5.b3 Bb4+ 6.Bd2 Be7.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 42 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- The fork on c6
- King in the middle