E31
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5 h6 5. Bh4 c5 6. d5 d6
The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation, Benoni Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E31. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5 h6 5. Bh4 c5 6. d5 d6.
It belongs to the Nimzo-Indian Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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