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Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation

ECO E1710 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Be7

The Queen's Indian Defense: Traditional Variation (E17) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White 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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