Chess Openings - Indian Defenses

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Chess Openings - Indian Defenses

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Previous position
The Indian Defenses

1.d4 Nf6

Black prevents 2.e4 by moving the Knight.
2.c4 is the best response

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4

White's best move hampers ...d5 and prepares Nc3, which will support e4.
Next move?

2...c5
2...d6
2...e5
2...e6
2...g6
(Back to initial position.)

Chess Openings - Indian Defenses
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Previous position The Indian Defenses 1.d4 Nf6 Black prevents 2.e4 by moving the Knight. 2.c4 is the best response 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 White's best move hampers ...d5 and prepares Nc3, which will support e4. Next move? 2...c5 2...d6 2...e5 2...e6 2...g6 (Back to initial position.)