1. under your bed
    Joined
    10 Nov '10
    Moves
    22480
    14 Jul '11 16:522 edits
    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?
  2. Joined
    05 Jun '11
    Moves
    521
    14 Jul '11 17:061 edit
    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.
  3. on your backrank!
    Joined
    31 Jul '10
    Moves
    3177
    14 Jul '11 17:47
    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.
  4. Standard memberchessicle
    The Chessicle
    Scotland?
    Joined
    19 Feb '05
    Moves
    177154
    14 Jul '11 20:271 edit
    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?
  5. Standard membernimzo5
    Ronin
    Hereford Boathouse
    Joined
    08 Oct '09
    Moves
    29575
    14 Jul '11 22:00
    The Grunfeld probably gives better chances to play for a win but I prefer the Nimzo.
Back to Top

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.I Agree