Indian Defence
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Moves: 1.d4 Nf6
Etymology
Attributed to the use of this opening by the Indian player Moheschunder Bannerjee against John Cochrane.
Noun
Indian Defence (uncountable)
- A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6.
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