E11intermediate

Bogo-Indian Defense

Black checks on b4 to disrupt White's natural development. A solid alternative to the Nimzo-Indian when White avoids 3.Nc3.

35%
White wins
35%
Draw
30%
Black wins

Main Line Moves

1.d4Nf62.c4e63.Nf3Bb4+4.Bd2Bxd2+5.Qxd2O-O6.Nc3d57.e3Nbd7

Key Ideas

  • 1The check forces White to make a concession
  • 2If Bd2, Black trades bishops for a solid structure
  • 3If Nbd2, White's knight is passively placed
  • 4Flexible setup with multiple development plans

Variations

Nimzowitsch Variation

d4Nf6c4e6Nf3Bb4+Nbd2O-Oa3Be7e4d5

White blocks with Nbd2 to avoid doubled pawns and aims for e4

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