E56

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O Nc6

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code E56. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O Nc6.

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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