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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nc6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...dxe4/4. d5

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. d5

Nimzowitsch Defence

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Black now faces the choice of where to retreat his knight. 4...Ne5 is the main line, but 4...Nb8 is an interesting alternative.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

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

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Ne5
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Nb8
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References

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v · t · e
Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox