Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation (E46)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.15

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.1% Draws: 27.6% Black Wins: 31.3%

Strategic Overview

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation (ECO code E46) 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. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Ne2
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 f8b4 e2e3 e8g8 g1e2
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein Variation (E40)