Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nc6/2. Nf3

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Nimzowitsch Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)

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Nimzowitsch Defence

At this point, Black can transpose into Open Game with 2...e5. He may also stay in sharp theory with 2...d6.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.

'1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3'

2
...
d5
=
...
d6
=
Open Game (by transposition) ...
e5
=
...
f5

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