Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, San Remo Variation

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, San Remo Variation is a strategic chess opening that focuses on controlling the center and developing the pieces harmoniously.

1. d4 2. Nf6 3. c4 4. e6 5. Nc3 6. Bb4 7. Qc2 8. d5 9. a3 10. Bxc3+ 11. Qxc3 12. Ne4 13. Qc2 14. Nc6 15. e3 16. e5

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, San Remo Variation begins with the moves d4 Nf6 c4 e6 Nc3 Bb4 Qc2 d5 a3 Bxc3+ Qxc3 Ne4 Qc2 Nc6 e3 e5.

In this opening, Black aims to challenge White's control over the center by placing pressure on the d4 pawn with moves like ...d5 and ...e6. By fianchettoing the dark-squared bishop to b4, Black also aims to control the center and restrict White's pawn structure.

White's response with Qc2 is a flexible move, allowing for potential queenside castling and preparing to support the d4 pawn. Black continues with ...d5, further contesting the center and opening up lines for the development of the pieces.

After White captures on c3, Black recaptures with the bxc3 pawn, which helps to maintain control over the center and opens up the b-file for potential future use. Black's knight then jumps to e4, attacking the queen and forcing it to move.

Black's subsequent move, Nc6, continues the development of the pieces and prepares for potential kingside castling. White responds with e3, solidifying the pawn structure and preparing to develop the light-squared bishop.

Finally, Black plays e5, aiming to gain more central control and potentially opening up lines for the bishop on b4. This move also restricts White's pawn on d4 and prepares for further piece development.

Overall, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, San Remo Variation is a strategic opening that focuses on piece development, central control, and creating imbalances on the board to provide both players with dynamic possibilities.

Frequency: 10.3 %Stockfish score: 0.9, depth 20
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
40.3%
39.1%
20.5%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...2200--
2200...2500--
2500...57.048.4