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E49

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System

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

Grischuk,A20 gamesSo,W14 gamesPetrosian, Tigran V10 gamesNavara,D10 gamesReshevsky, Samuel Herman8 gamesBotvinnik, Mikhail7 gamesPraggnanandhaa,R7 gamesKeymer,Vincent6 gamesDuda,J6 gamesCaruana,F5 games

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