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E29

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E29), 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 14 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Bd3 Nc6 6. a3 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 O-O to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.

It continues primarily into one named line, Capablanca Variation.

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ECO code
E29
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
14
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System
Direct variations
1

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