Nimzowitsch Defense · B00

Franco-Nimzowitsch Variation

1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 e6

In the centre, White holds e4.

The first 4 moves, explained

• 1. e4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d5, and frees the bishop and queen.
• 1... Nc6 Develops the knight to c6, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Nimzowitsch Defense.
• 2. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Declined Variation.
• 2... e6 Supports the centre, adding control of d5. Theory calls this the Franco-Nimzowitsch Variation.

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