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E34

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Belyavsky Gambit

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Belyavsky Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code E34 within the Indian Defenses family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.

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

The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. cxd5 Qxd5 6. Nf3 Qf5 7. Qd1 e5.

It is a variation of Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, which itself descends from the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.

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ECO code
E34
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation

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