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E45

Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation

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Overview

Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E45), 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 10 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 b6 5. Ne2 Ba6 to reach the canonical position.

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

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ECO code
E45
Group
Indian Defenses (E)
Plies
10
Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation

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