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B00

Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense, Pin Variation

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Overview

Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense, Pin Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B00.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

The line arises from 11 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e5 Ng4 4. d4 d6 5. h3 Nh6 6. Bb5.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B00
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
11
Parent
Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense

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