Indian Defense: Knights Variation

ECO: A46Flank Openings1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3

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How it's played

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About the Indian Defense: Knights Variation

The Indian Defense: Knights Variation is a line of the Indian Defense, catalogued under ECO code A46 in the Flank Openings section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Indian Defense has 53 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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Other lines of the Indian Defense