Tree path 6 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Noa Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation › Main Line › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Noa Variation E34
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation E36
- Main Line E36
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation E37 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E37), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
The line arises from 13 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 Ne4 7. Qc2.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Main Line, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Variation, San Remo Variation.
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- ECO code
- E37
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 13
- Direct variations
- 2
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