num_pages: 384
description: The Nimzo-Indian Defence continues to be one of the most important chess openings an immensely popular choice both at club level as well as with almost all top players. It is a solid but flexible opening which gives rich tactical and positional play with winning chances for both sides.In this ground-breaking and well-structured book one of today's greatest Nimzo-Indian experts Ivan Sokolov presents a complete guide to the important 4.e3(Rubinstein) Variation and clearly explains the plans and counterplans for both sides.The Rubinstein is the historical main line and the most consistently popular. It requires a through positional understanding and Sokolov renowned author of Winning Chess An Essential Guide to Pawn Structures clearly presents the ideas structures and plans in the various continuations.Besides in-depth explanations of strategy and concepts The Strategic Nimzo-Indian also contains quite a few new ideas and previously unknown resources for both Black and White. Ivan Sokolov not only provides you with crucial up-to-date information and strategic lessons in the Nimzo-Indian Defence; after studying this book you will have become a better allround chess player as well.
language: English
title: The Strategic Nimzo-Indian: A Complete Guide to the Rubinstein Variation
publisher: New In Chess,Csi