ECO E20ECO E50 Play as Black
Nimzo-Indian Defense
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About the Nimzo-Indian Defense
One of the most respected defenses. Black pins the knight and fights for control of e4.
Move by move
- Controls the center.
- Develops and controls e4.
- Claims queenside space.
- Prepares d5 or Bb4.
- Develops.
- The Nimzo-Indian! Pins the knight and pressures e4.
Lines with this name
The ECO classification gives the name Nimzo-Indian Defense to 2 lines:
- E20 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4
- E50 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3
Counter this opening
How to respond when your opponent plays the Nimzo-Indian Defense