Nimzo-Indian DefenseE21
Three Knights Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3
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Both sides plans
White's plan
Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.
Black's plan
Contest the center before White occupies all of it.
The line, move by move
- 1. d4d4 occupies the center.
- ... Nf6Nf6 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
- 2. c4c4 controls d5.
- ... e6e6 controls d5.
- 3. Nc3Nc3 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
- ... Bb4Bb4 pins an enemy piece against its king, develops the bishop.
- 4. Nf3Nf3 develops the knight and controls d4 and e5.