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E24

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4

The Nimzo-Indian Defence is one of the most respected and popular responses to 1.d4. Black pins the knight on c3 with ...Bb4, controlling e4 and creating dynamic imbalances. It leads to rich strategic and tactical positions.

History & Notable Players

Named after Aron Nimzowitsch, the great hypermodern pioneer. It has been a favourite of virtually every World Champion from Capablanca onwards, and remains one of the most important chess openings.

Top Players in this Opening

Carlsen,M13 gamesBotvinnik, Mikhail9 gamesTal, Mihail7 gamesRadjabov,T5 gamesSpassky, Boris V5 gamesCapablanca, Jose Raul4 gamesAlekhine, Alexander4 gamesKeymer,Vincent4 gamesFirouzja,Alireza4 gamesCaruana,F4 games

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