Nimzo-Indian Defense

ECO E50 · Nimzo-Indian Defense · positional · advanced

The Nimzo-Indian Defense (E50) is a positional chess opening in the Nimzo-Indian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3. Considered the best defense against 1.d4. Recommended for advanced players.

Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3

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