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.
Opening Name: Queen's Pawn: Neo-Indian
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6
Description: The Neo-Indian Defense arises after Black responds to 1.d4 and 2.c4 with 1...Nf6 and 2...e6. This setup is flexible and often transposes into various Indian Defenses, including the Nimzo-Indian (if Black plays ...Bb4) or the Queen's Indian Defense (if Black plays ...b6). The move 2...e6 prepares to challenge White's control of the center and supports a solid and resilient pawn structure.
Characteristic: The move 2...e6 is characteristic for its versatility, allowing Black to keep options open and adapt depending on White's third move. It also supports a solid, flexible position rather than committing immediately to the central tension.
Attacking or Defensive: As Black, this opening is primarily defensive and positional, aiming to counterattack later rather than launching an immediate assault. White generally maintains a slight initiative in the center with pawns on d4 and c4, so White's play is more center-focused and potentially aggressive.
Center Control: White aims to control the center with pawns on d4 and c4, while Black contests the center indirectly, often delaying the central pawn moves to develop pieces first. Black's setup does not immediately attack the center but prepares to challenge it tactically and strategically.
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Puzzle 1 of 335 - Move #4 black
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