Opening · Nimzo-Indian · E31

Leningrad · as Black

Against 4.Bg5, break the pin instead of the usual Qc2 or e3 fights.

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

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

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