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Originally posted by Golub
I think Qc2, a3 and e3 are the most popular responses.

The leningrad is not that so common, considered by some worse than the other options white has.
I like to play Nimzo against Leningrad system.

As white I` like 4.e3 and 4.g3

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Well, the leningrad (1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5 [h6]) is much less common. At least from what I have seen. I think white has better options. An early h6 usually gives black good play, but of course, anything is possible.

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Originally posted by Korch
4.a3 (Saemish) - very sharp system
4.e3 (Rubinstein) - positional system with many possible sidelines for both sides.
4.Qc2 (Classical system) - well-explored system too.
4.g3 (Romanishin) - interesting system, where black must know what to do for getting playable position.
4.Nf3 - very flexible move, which can transpose in other systems, but have some ...[text shortened]... ack, but (as in other lines) black must know the right plan.
4.Bd2 - harmless answer for white.
And there is also 4. f3. It has some small differences from 4. a3.

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Originally posted by cmzmaster
did you you read challengeing the nimzo. by IM david vigoritto.cmsmaster!
Wow, dude, this is the most clear case of 3a I've ever seen, I know your 14 year old personalty can't deal with the fact that you've been banned (Xfluffout, willray, etc.) but you really need to go away.

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Originally posted by cmsMaster
Wow, dude, this is the most clear case of 3a I've ever seen, I know your 14 year old personalty can't deal with the fact that you've been banned (Xfluffout, willray, etc.) but you really need to go away.
Haha, Weren't you one of those guys who was from Edm, Alberta?

It seemed like everyone had a that cow avatar and from here yet I never seen any of you guys..

Payback?

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Originally posted by RahimK
Haha, Weren't you one of those guys who was from Edm, Alberta?

It seemed like everyone had a that cow avatar and from here yet I never seen any of you guys..

Payback?
I've never been out of the US. Xfluffout/willray/cmz (so clever...) is just an idiot that's been banned a few times for 3(a) and can't seem to get over that he's an idiot.

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Originally posted by cmsMaster
I've been experimenting a bit with it, just to see how I like the positions that arise from it and potentially even start using it (I know...I know...)anyhow, how much theory does there seem to be involved with it? And what are whites most popular variations that YOU have faced IN PRACTICE. I know what the most popular theoretical variations are, but those tend to differ from what amateur's generally practice.
Good on yer mate, your weaning out your gambits and wanting to learn proper chess. A step in the right direction.

z00t!z00t!

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Originally posted by Golub
And there is also 4. f3. It has some small differences from 4. a3.
Oh yes - forgot about this option. Have played against this system few times in OTB.

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Originally posted by cmsMaster
I've never been out of the US. Xfluffout/willray/cmz (so clever...) is just an idiot that's been banned a few times for 3(a) and can't seem to get over that he's an idiot.
It was a joke they were "trying" to play.

I asked why everyone had Russ's Avatar and they said respect or something and then they changed their Avatar to the one I have and changed location to mine.

I thought you were one of them, so the copying name is sort of like payback for what you did Might have done to me?

I should have kept a hit list with all your guys names who did that to me 😲

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Originally posted by Golub
I think Qc2, a3 and e3 are the most popular responses.

The leningrad is not that so common, considered by some worse than the other options white has.
Maybe not for you but mostly I saw Bg5 and Qc2 OTB. And yes, I don't mind seeing the Leningrad either.

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Originally posted by cmsMaster
[bAnd what are whites most popular variations
IN PRACTICE.
I guess you want to know which answers you will face most likely, so I'll tell you about the popularity of this variation on a level of 1600 give or take and the reasons that I've heard or assume:

Qc2 This main variation is by far the most popular move on this level, probably because the idea Qc3: is easy to understand.

The sharp Bg5 and a3 are played very often, probably spectulating that the black player doesn't want to learn a lot of theory (like you).

Bd2 This is sometimes played, usually by those who want to avoid theory and recapture with a piece on c3 in every case.

e3 This main line is not played so often on your level, probably because it is hard to understand where exactly the Ng1 and Bc1 belong.

Nf3 is rather rare. Those tricky move orders are not easy to understand.

You'll probably hardly ever face another variation.

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Originally posted by RahimK
It was a joke they were "trying" to play.

I asked why everyone had Russ's Avatar and they said respect or something and then they changed their Avatar to the one I have and changed location to mine.

I thought you were one of them, so the copying name is sort of like payback for what you did Might have done to me?

I should have kept a hit list with all your guys names who did that to me 😲
Oooh, I got you, well I copied Russ' but I didn't copy yours. 🙂 Russ has since pwned my avatar. 🙂

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Originally posted by jfkjmh
I guess you want to know which answers you will face most likely, so I'll tell you about the popularity of this variation on a level of 1600 give or take and the reasons that I've heard or assume:

Qc2 This main variation is by far the most popular move on this level, probably because the idea Qc3: is easy to understand.

The sharp Bg5 and a3 are played v ...[text shortened]... ve orders are not easy to understand.

You'll probably hardly ever face another variation.
Ah, thank you, pretty much exactly what I was looking for.