Neo-Indian Attack
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| Moves | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Bg5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECO | E00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent | Indian Defence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Synonym(s) | Seirawan Attack | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Neo-Indian Attack is a chess opening that begins with the moves:
This opening is also known as the Seirawan Attack, after top 1980s player Yasser Seirawan.
Description
The pinning of the f6-knight looks similar to the Torre Attack, but while the Torre is fairly common, the Neo-Indian is rarely played. The move order has been used by players such as David Janowski against Edward Lasker in New York City 1922.[1] The opening has been considered a possible opening surprise in the Secrets of Opening Surprises series.[2]
The most common responses from Black are:
- 3...h6 which forces the bishop to move again, and unlike the Trompowsky Attack, 4.Bxf6 will not leave Black with doubled pawns.
- 3...Bb4+ which can transpose to the Leningrad Variation of the Nimzo-Indian Defense after 4.Nc3, or lead to unique variations after 4.Nd2.
- 3...c5 4.d5
- 3...Be7
Unless the game transposes to another variation, the Neo-Indian is classified as E00 by the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
References
- ^ "David Janowski vs. Edward Lasker". Chessgames.com. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ Palliser, Richard. "Nimzo & Benoni July 06 update". chesspublishing.com. Retrieved 1 March 2010.