B00

Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit

1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5 Ne5

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code B00. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5 Ne5.

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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