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E32

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation is a named branch in the Indian Defenses group of chess theory, classified under ECO E32.

The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.

It is reached after 7 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2.

It branches immediately from Nimzo-Indian Defense in the opening tree.

6 distinct sub-variations branch from this opening; prominent examples include Berlin Variation, Berlin Variation, Keres Defense, and others.

In total, the branch covers 19 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
E32
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
7
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense
Direct variations
6
Total in subtree
19

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Variations (6)

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