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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack is a named branch in the Indian Defenses group of chess theory, classified under ECO E20.

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

The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qd3.

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

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ECO code
E20
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
7
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense

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