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Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation

ECO E1117 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Be7 5. Bg2 d5 6. Nf3 Nbd7 7. O-O O-O 8. Qc2 c6 9. Rd1

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Retreat Variation (E11) reaches this position after 17 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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