E48
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5
The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E48. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5.
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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