B00

Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation

1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5.

It belongs to the Nimzowitsch 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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