The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation reaches a named position after 4 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. Nc3
In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.
If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.
The idea behind this line
Black controls e4 with a queenside fianchetto and flexible central pressure.
What to look for
- Challenge the b7 bishop with Bd3 or d5.
- Build e4 when supported.
- Use the c-file and queenside space.
Position details
This line branches from Queen's Indian Defense with Nc3.
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