ECO code: A14
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation e6 3.g3
This variation arises after the moves 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3. White adopts a fianchetto setup, preparing to develop the bishop to g2. This move is characteristic for its flexible and hypermodern approach, where White controls the center from a distance rather than occupying it immediately.
By playing 3.g3, White aims for a solid and harmonious development, often leading to a positional game with long-term pressure rather than direct early attacks. It is generally considered a balanced, somewhat defensive setup for White, focusing on piece coordination and control over key central squares rather than immediate confrontation.
From White's perspective, this opening does not attack the center directly with pawns but influences it from the flanks, especially through the bishop on g2. Black, meanwhile, often seeks to challenge the center more directly later on.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation e6 3.g3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 4 - Move #9 black