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E52

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E52), 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 begins with 12 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 b6 to reach the canonical position.

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

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ECO code
E52
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
12
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense

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