Bogo-Indian Defense

E11 for Black SolidStrategic
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Defining moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+

A solid alternative to the Nimzo-Indian, developing the bishop to b4 with check when White's knight is not yet on c3.

How PawnPilot teaches the Bogo-Indian Defense

  • See if you already play it. Import your games and the coach shows how often you reach this opening — and where you drift out of book.
  • Learn the ideas, not just moves. Guided tours walk the main line with the plans behind each move.
  • Drill it until it sticks. Spaced-repetition drills on each variation, scheduled exactly when you're about to forget.
  • Punish the usual mistakes. Trap training covers the tricks club players actually fall for in this line.
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