Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation

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Opening Overview: Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation

By playing Nf3, the player enters the Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation, a system within the Nimzowitsch Defense complex. Deviating from the common Nimzowitsch Defence (Nc3), this line chooses Nf3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

From here, play often proceeds with f5 or e6, leading into the Nimzowitsch Defense. Data analysis shows a 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Nimzowitsch Defence: 2.Nf3, Nimzowitsch Defense, Declined Variation, KP: Nimzovich defence

Stockfish Analysis of Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation:
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Technical Details for Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation

  • ECO Code: B00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 37%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: Nimzowitsch Defence: 2.Nf3, Nimzowitsch Defense, Declined Variation, KP: Nimzovich defence
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