E32

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2

The Classical Variation (4.Qc2) prevents Black from doubling White's pawns on c3. White maintains structural integrity while developing the queen to an active square.

History & Notable Players

A favourite of Anatoly Karpov and other positionally-minded players.