Sicilian Defense: Nimzo-American Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Nimzo-American Variation

By playing d5, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Nimzo-American Variation, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Departing from the common Sicilian Defense (g6), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 31% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: 2..Nc6, Nimzowitsch Variation, Nimzovich Variation, Sicilian; Nimzo-American Variation, Sicilian: Nimzovich variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Nimzo-American Variation:
-0.25 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Nimzo-American Variation

  • ECO Code: B32
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 31% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian: 2..Nc6, Nimzowitsch Variation, Nimzovich Variation, Sicilian; Nimzo-American Variation, Sicilian: Nimzovich variation, Nimzovich Variation, Sicilian; Nimzo-American Variation
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