E41
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System
Key moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3
The Rubinstein System (4.e3) is the most solid approach to the Nimzo-Indian. White accepts the potential doubled pawns in exchange for the bishop pair and solid development.
History & Notable Players
One of the most important variations in chess theory. The Hübner, Fischer, and Keres variations all arise from this move order.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
E40 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System76E42 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation202E43 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation214E44 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation122E45 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Fischer Variation102E46 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation464E47 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation131E48 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Defense283E49 - Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System174
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