E48

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Defense

Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3

The Rubinstein System (4.e3) is the most solid approach to the Nimzo-Indian. White accepts the potential doubled pawns in exchange for the bishop pair and solid development.

History & Notable Players

One of the most important variations in chess theory. The Hübner, Fischer, and Keres variations all arise from this move order.

Top Players in this Opening

Navara,D48 games Grischuk,A23 games So,W18 games Praggnanandhaa,R9 games Abdusattorov,Nodirbek9 games Anand,V8 games Firouzja,Alireza8 games Tal, Mihail8 games Keymer,Vincent7 games Aronian,L7 games

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