Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (B00)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.12

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 43.4% Draws: 28.8% Black Wins: 27.8%

Strategic Overview

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (ECO code B00) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 b8c6 d2d4 e7e5
Repertoire Training

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Sub-variations & Next Lines

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