ECO E40 Play as White Response

Anti-Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System

Response to Nimzo-Indian Defense
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About the Anti-Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System

A solid response to the Nimzo-Indian. White develops the dark-squared bishop after e3 and maintains a flexible pawn structure.

Move by move

  1. White opens with 1.d4.
  2. Black develops.
  3. The Queen's Gambit setup.
  4. Black prepares ...Bb4 or ...d5.
  5. White develops.
  6. The Nimzo-Indian! Black pins the knight.
  7. The Rubinstein System! Solid and flexible, preparing Bd3.