Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nc6/2. d4/2...d5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 |
Nimzowitsch Defence
[edit | edit source]To face the central tension, White has three options :
- 3. e5 closes the game. The pawn structure looks like a French Defence without the blocking Black's light square bishop.
- 3. exd5 simplifies the game, but won't prevent Black from playing e5.
- 3. Nc3 increases central tensions, which can be released with 3...dxe4 or maintained with 3...e6 (transposing to French Defence).
Theory table
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'1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5'
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox