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Nimzo-Indian vs Grunfeld

Nimzo-Indian vs Grunfeld

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Long term, with all things being equal and the absolute bottom line - which do you think is the better defense to 1.d4, 2.c4, 3.Nc3?

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Nimzo-Indian is probably the best defense to 1.d4, there are a lot of players that believe after 3.Bb4 black is already equal or better. I remember Seirawan and Aagaard saying this. Also there's the bonus that the Nimzo is incredibly easy to play for black, just follow general principles and you should have a good game. There's a reason 3.Nf3 is more popular than 3.Nc3.

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if you know your Grunfeld to perfection (who does?) then it is probably a strong weapon. too much theory for me, though.
nimzo is more straight forward.

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The Nimzo has the advantage of producing some of the most fascinating positions in chess, whereas the Grunfeld is just pieces splattered everywhere - it just doesn't appeal to my ordered mind!

Objectively, neither might be "best"? QGD, Slav, Semi-Slav, KID, Benoni?

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The Grunfeld probably gives better chances to play for a win but I prefer the Nimzo.

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