Bogo-Indian Defense (E11)

E11 · Chess Openings Reference Guide
Openings Directory / Bogo-Indian Defense

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.30

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.7% Draws: 33.2% Black Wins: 30.1%

Strategic Overview

The Bogo-Indian Defense (ECO code E11) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 g1f3 f8b4
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