E20

Nimzo-Indian Defense

The Nimzo-Indian Defense (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4) is one of the most respected and popular chess openings. Black pins White's knight to prevent e4, creating rich strategic battles over central control, pawn structure, and the bishop pair.

The Nimzo-Indian Defense (1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4) is one of the most respected and popular chess openings.

32Sub-Variations
19Study Lines
16Deepest Line
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32Sub-Variations
19Study Lines
16Deepest Line

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Rubinstein System→Normal Variation→Classical Variation→Nimzo-Indian Defense→Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation→Classical Defense→Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense→Three Knights Variation→