Sunday, April 5, 2009

Nimzo-Indian Defense Arsenal: Strategies & Resources for Black and White


Demystifying the Nimzo-Indian
 A Resource Guide

New to chess openings?
The Nimzo-Indian Defense offers a flexible and dynamic approach for Black, perfect for controlling the center and launching attacks.

Experienced players can sharpen their repertoire with in-depth articles, strategic breakdowns, and video lectures from Grandmasters. This archive equips Black and White players with the knowledge to master this exciting opening.

Nimzo-Indian Wikipedia Page
 General opening theory, History and Variations

BOOKS (Free)

Free Nimzo-Indian Defense  Chessable Courses


Nimzo-Indian Chess Articles

The Nimzo-Indian: An Essential Guide to One of the Best Chess Openings - Huge Article with 6 Imbedded Videos done By several GM's   (Very Nice Place to Start)

How To Play The Nimzo Indian Defense Chess Opening - Hercules Chess

A Pawn Sacrifice Revisited - IM Andrew Martin

Nimzo-Indian Defence  - Simplify Chess Opening Guide 

Nimzo-Indian Defense  - Opening Guide by IM Alberto Chueca


Nimzo-Indian Defense: Play, Attack, and Counter as White & Black  - Chessable Blog Opening Guide ( very nice)

Nimzo-Indian LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.




Games Databases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Nimzo-Indian and see how it's played in practice.

365Chess.com


Chessgames.com


Annotated Nimzo-Indian Games

Bacrot, E. vs Anand, V. (E20) - Boris Schipkov
Lautier, J. vs Korchnoi V. (E20) - Boris Schipkov
Timman vs Karpov (E21) - Inside Chess GM Yasser Seirawan
Volkov, S. vs Sakaev, K (E25) - Boris Schipkov
Khalifman, A vs Anand, V. (E42) -Boris Schipkov
Malakhov, Vladimir - Nielsen, Peter Heine [E46] - Boris Schipkov
Aleksandrov, Aleksej (2630) - Lugovoi, Alexei (2540) [E48]
Van Wely, Loek (2681) - Acs, Peter (2591) [E48]
Lugovoi, Aleksei - Balashov, Yuri [E52]
Aleksandrov, A. (2620) - Adams, M. (2745) [E55]
Khalifman A vs Anand V [E55]
Goldin, Alexander (2618) - Ye Jiangchuan (2676) [E61]


Nimzo Indian Chess Video Lessons


Playlists


I Played This Aggressive Opening For 20 Years And Even Defeated GMs -  24 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - reveals a secret variation that serves as a solid opening system for Black. This variation eliminates the need to master the complex theories of the Nimzo-Indian Defense and can be played against all of White's responses. It also offers the opportunity to launch a powerful kingside attack.

WIN GAMES with the Nimzo-Indian Defense! - 37 Min IM Rozman  - In-depth look at the Nimzo-Indian Defense. Explains the key moves and strategies, emphasizing that this defense is not a quick-win scheme but a solid and strategic approach. The video covers various lines and responses, including the main lines with e3 and queen c2, and offers practical advice on how to handle different situations that may arise during a game.

 St Louis Chess Club


(f3 Nimzo Series) NM Caleb Denby


Nimzo-Indian Game Videos w/ Analysis

Playlists


GM Naroditsky

Ivanchuk vs Karpov - 11 Min Video
Anand vs Kramnik - 11 Min Video
Kasparov vs Chuchelov - 8 Min Video
Portisch vs Fischer - 8 min Video
Topalov vs Aronian - 11 Min Video
Reshevsky vs Donner - 9 Min Video
Morozevich vs Carlsen - 10 Min Video
Murshed vs Bradbury - 9 Min Video

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