Tree path 8 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Classical Defense › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System › Bernstein Defense › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense
E57

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E57), 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.

It is reached after 18 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O Nc6 8. a3 dxc4 9. Bxc4 cxd4.

The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.

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ECO code
E57
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
18
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense

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