What is the Nimzo-Indian defence?
Q: What is the Nimzo-Indian defence?
A: The Nimzo-Indian defence is a chess opening that starts with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4.
Q: What is the basic idea behind the Nimzo-Indian defence?
A: The basic idea is for Black to challenge for control of the central square e4.
Q: What happens when White plays a3 in the Nimzo-Indian defence?
A: Black's Bb4 is exchanged for the white Nc3.
Q: Who is the Nimzo-Indian defence named after?
A: The opening is named after Aaron Nimzovich, who developed and promoted it.
Q: Does the Nimzo-Indian defence usually stay in hypermodern form?
A: No, it usually transposes into classical form, as black occupies central squares by ...c5 and ...d5.
Q: What happens in the chess game after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3 0-0 5.Bd3 d5 6.Nf3 c5 7.0-0 Nc6 8.a3 Bxc3 9.bxc3 dxc4 10.Bxc4 Qc7?
A: The white central pawns are under restraint, and much preparation is needed before they can move forward.
Q: Is the Nimzo-Indian defence a popular opening?
A: Yes, it is a popular chess opening.
