The Queen's Indian Accelerated arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 b6. ECO code: A50.

Overview

Black plays ...b6 before ...e6, aiming for a Queen\'s Indian Defence setup. This move order has independent significance as it allows certain options that ...e6 first would preclude.

Strategic Themes & Plans

Black plans Bb7 with pressure on the e4-square and the long diagonal. The accelerated move order can transpose into standard Queen's Indian lines or maintain independent character. White responds with Nc3, e4, or Nf3 depending on the desired system.