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Nimzo-Indian [E20-59]
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QID
QID
Queen's Indian [E12-E19]
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Bogo-Indian
Bogo-Indian
[E11] & Keres Defence 2...Bb4+ [A40]
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Tango
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Two Knights Tango [A50]
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Modern Benoni
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[A60-79]
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Weird Benonis
Weird Benonis
Czech Benoni, Schmid Benoni, Snake Benoni [A40, A43-44 & A60]
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Nimzo and Benonis Nimzo and Benonis
Benoni, Nimzo, QI, Bogo, etc. [A40, A43-44, A50, A56, A60-A79 & E10-59] with GM John Emms
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Best vs Seirawan's anti-NID 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Bg5
There's a guy in my club that always avoids the NID this way. What do you think is the best to face 3.Bg5: 3...c5 a la Benoni, or 3...Bb4+ allowing white's 4.Nd2? Where I could find information?

Started 03/25/13 at 09:40:58 by gramsci
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By: kylemeister
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Tivi vs 1.d4
Apparently Tiviakov is doing two DVDs on the Nimzo, QID and Catalan. The first one is on the latter two. http://www.chessbase-shop.com/en/products/tiviakov_no_fear_of_1d4_vol.%201
I haven't seen ...

Started 11/30/11 at 07:54:54 by Alias
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By: CanadianClub
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Reloaded Weapons in the Benoni Structures
There is a new book by Milos Pavlovic comming:
http://www.thinkerspublishing.com/forthcoming-publications.html
The TP publication schedule isn't updated, so I asked them a few questions. It ...

Started 06/23/17 at 21:30:35 by AJWZ
5 9492 Last Post 11/28/17 at 23:59:42
By: BigTy
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Congratulation  GM John Emms.
I thought that your current posting was very good.   

Started 01/12/08 at 13:08:40 by flaviddude
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By: flaviddude
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Is Winning Chess Middlegames by Sokolov
An okay place to start learning about the Nimzo Indian defense, namely its pawn structure ideas? I mainly got it for its coverage of QGD and QGA structures, but the first chapter is devoted to playing...

Started 09/22/11 at 14:33:48 by up and comer
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By: Alias
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Nc3 or Nf3
I've been playing 3. Nf3 as White after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6, but I'm considering experimenting with Nc3. I'm not really sure if I should do it or not, so I want to get some feedback about what to expec...

Started 05/24/09 at 01:44:01 by Scott
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By: MNb
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New Nimzo/Bogo-Indian Repertoire book
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBqNwiS5fAM
It's scheduled for Autumn and being made by German IM Christof Sielecki. He's been doing the excellent chess youtube channel for number of years now und...

Started 03/03/13 at 21:25:54 by LostTactic
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Black Rooks in the Nimzo and Benoni
Hi everyone! Smiley Recently, I've been having trouble activating my black rooks and getting them open/half-open files in the Nimzo and Benoni. What is the best place to position one's black rook in these...

Started 09/05/14 at 11:48:45 by VaughanWilliams
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By: tony37
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Seirawan's Anti-Nimzo from White's perspective
I'm talking about 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Bg5. I'd like to try and make this into a decent white weapon. It has move order benefits (play whatever you like against the QGD/Benoni). It also seems principled...

Started 07/12/17 at 21:28:05 by gillbod
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By: ErictheRed
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What should a benoni player play vs nf3 on move 2?
Hi all,
So I am considering playing the benoni and was wondering what to do against d4 nf6, nf3? I was thinking of playing d5 but what if c4 is played? Also if I try c5 on move 2, isn't that bad ...

Started 06/20/22 at 19:35:43 by Mtal
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By: RosemarysBaby
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Welcome!
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Forum for Nimzo & Benoni systems. This includes the Nimzo-Indian, all Benonis, the Queen's Indian and the Bogo-Indian. This is your chance to chat and voice your opinions on...

Started 12/22/02 at 18:14:15 by GMJohnEmms
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By: GMJohnEmms
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What do you play versus 3. a3?
Hi. Long-time lurker and learner, first-time poster here. ChessPublishing.com is a terrific site with information that has really helped my understanding of the game.
I like to play the Nimzo, bu...

Started 12/31/06 at 12:57:22 by Marno
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28 20975 Last Post 07/30/09 at 22:00:25
By: kylemeister
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From whites point of view:Nimzo or Queens Indian?
This question is from whites point of view. After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. ?????? (Catalan is out of the question).
Yes..this is the question. What to play now and ......why 3. Nc3 ? or why 3. Nf3 ? I...

Started 09/25/07 at 21:21:30 by kalle99
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29 20278 Last Post 12/25/07 at 04:48:36
By: Darthmambo
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Why so much hatred towards the Modern Benoni?
I've seen so many analysis videos, live streams, etc. where strong players (usually IM and up) refer to the Modern Benoni as a 'terrible opening for black.'  Angry
However, no one ever bothers to g...

Started 03/09/18 at 02:39:53 by BigTy
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By: George Jempty
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what about Nf3 and g3
Hi all,
So I hear the Nimzo is a good active defence!!!  However the "problem" seems to be what to play vs Nf3 or G3 instead of Nc3.  One can play Benoni but modern defence looks formidable and Q...

Started 01/07/09 at 19:55:52 by Zatara
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