Bogo-Indian Defense: Wade-Smyslov Variation (E11)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.17

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.0% Draws: 30.0% Black Wins: 31.0%

Strategic Overview

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Wade-Smyslov Variation (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+ 4. Bd2 a5
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 g1f3 f8b4 c1d2 a7a5
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Bogo-Indian Defense (E11)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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