A53

Old Indian Defense: Czech Variation, with Nc3

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 c6

The Old Indian Defense: Czech Variation, with Nc3 is a chess opening classified under ECO code A53. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 c6.

It belongs to the Old 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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