Bogo-Indian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (E11)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.26

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 37.6% Draws: 36.1% Black Wins: 26.3%

Strategic Overview

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation (ECO code E11) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+ 4. Bd2 Qe7
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 g1f3 f8b4 c1d2 d8e7
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Bogo-Indian Defense (E11)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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