B00

Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Riemann Defense

1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Nc6

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation, Riemann Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nxe5 4. f4 Nc6.

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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