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Modern Nimzo-Indian
Viktor Bologan
€ 39,90
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The Nimzo-Indian has stood the test of time for over a century: Still a top choice for elite players today, from Magnus Carlsen to Praggnanandhaa, it remains one of Black's most reliable ways to fight for real chances against 1.d4 2.c4 3.Nc3.
My aim with this course is to present this complex yet elegant defense in a clear, digestible manner. The material is meticulously structured to make it easy to memorize not only the key moves but, more importantly, the underlying plans and ideas, with a strong, natural connection to the resulting middlegames. Whether you're an ambitious club player looking to elevate your strategic understanding, a master seeking new insights into this classic defense, or even a fellow Grandmaster refining your repertoire, this comprehensive guide is designed to empower your play with Black and provide you with a lifetime weapon against 3.Nc3.

Join me as we unlock the secrets of the Modern Nimzo-Indian, and transform your games with Black!

Contents

1
Introduction
2
4.Qc2
3
4...d5 5.a2 Bxc3 6.Qxc3 0-0 7.Nf3
4
4...d5 5.a3 Bxc3 6.Qxc3 0-0 7.Bg5
5
4...d5 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bg5 h6 7.Bh4 g5 8.Bg3 Nc6
6
4...d5 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bf4 0-0
7
4...Nc6 5.Nf3 d6 6.Bd2 0-0
8
4.a3/g3/Nf3/Bg5/Qb3
9
4.a3 Bxc3 5.bxc3 c5 6.e3 b6
10
4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 Bxc3 6.bxc3 d6
11
4.Nf3 0-0 5.Bg5 c5
12
4.Bg5 c5 5.d5 d6
13
4.Qb3 c5 5.dxc5 Nc6
14
4.e3
15
5.Bd2 b6 6.Nf3 c5
16
5.Bd2 b6 6.Bd3 Bb7
17
5.Nf3 d5 6.Bd3 dxc4 7.Bxc4 b6
18
5.Bd3 d5 6.Nge2 dxc4 7.Bxc4 Be7
19
5.Nf3 d5 6.a3 Bxc3 7.bxc3 dxc4 8.Bxc4 c5
20
5.Bd3 d5 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Nge2/a3
21
5.Nge2 Re8 6.a3 Bf8 7.e4 d5
22
5.Nge2 Re8 6.a3 Bf8 7.d5 a5
23
5.Nge2 Re8 6.a3 Bf8 7.Ng3
24
5.a3
25
4.f3
26
5.d5 d6 6.e4 b5
27
5.a3 Bxc3 6.bxc3 Nc6
28
Exercises
29
Train 4.Qc2 Variations
30
Train 4.a3/g3/Nf3/Bg5/Qb3 Variations
31
Train 4.e3 Variations
32
Train 4.f3 Variations
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