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Learn The Queen's Indian Defense

Learn The Queen's Indian Defense

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Learn one of the most popular defenses to 1.d4 at the highest level.

In its battles with Alpha-Zero, the engine Stockfish most frequently deployed the Queen's Indian to combat 1.d4. It's a frequent guest in human games as well. Learn the key strategies and tactics for both sides.

  • Learn the key ideas to play the Queen's Indian Defense as White and Black.
  • Practice common tactics in the Queen's Indian Defense.
  • Learn from an amazing Queen's Indian game from GM Levon Aronian.

Learn The Queen's Indian Defense

Learn the key ideas you'll need to play either side of the Queen's Indian Defense.
17 min
10 Challenges

Learn The Queen's Indian Defense: Thematic Tactics

Practice tactics in the Queen's Indian Defense.
10 Challenges

Learn The Queen's Indian Defense: Model Game

GM Levon Aronian has won many brilliant games in the Queen's Indian Defense. See if you can find the moves in this attacking gem between Aronian and GM David Navara.
1 Challenge

Learn The Queen's Indian Defense

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3 Lessons
17 Minutes
21 Challenges
Released 8/16/2022

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