Opening · Nimzo-Indian · E31

Leningrad

Pin the knight instead of Qc2 or e3.

Leningrad Nimzo. Bg5 pins. Black often kicks with ...h6 and ...c5.

If they play ...c5, d5 gains space. Don't lose the dark bishop cheaply.

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