Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation

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Opening Overview: Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation

"Instead of the standard Nc3, the player opts for Bb5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls the e8-h5 diagonal."

The move Bb5 signals the Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 27%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.64.

Also known as: Pseudo-Spanish Variation, Pseudo-Spanish Variation

Stockfish Analysis of Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation:
-0.64 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Nimzowitsch Defense: Pseudo-Spanish Variation

  • ECO Code: B00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 30% / B: 43%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: Pseudo-Spanish Variation, Pseudo-Spanish Variation
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