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Leningrad · as Black

Nimzo-Indian

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Nimzo-Indian

Leningrad · as Black

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They grab space in the center and open lines for their pieces.

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Develop your knight, open your bishop, and pin the knight on c3.
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They claim the center with pawns and bring out a knight.
Idea
Your pin on c3 is the key to this whole opening.