Play the 4 F3 Nimzo-Indian - Softcover

Yakovich, Yuri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904600166 ISBN 13: 9781904600169

Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

The Nimzo-Indian is an extremely popular and reliable defence, upon which most world champions have relied at some point in their careers. Black controls the vital e4-square with his pieces, and retains total flexibility with his central pawns. By playing 4 f3, White challenges Black's idea head-on. Either Black grants White control of e4, or else he must commit his pawn to d5, whereupon White can begin concrete action in the centre. The result is sharp, forcing play of a type that is rare in the early stages of most Nimzo-Indians. 4 f3 is an excellent choice for ambitious players who are willing to prepare carefully, as it can be used to steamroller opponents who have not worked out an accurate response.

The 4 f3 Nimzo enjoyed a period of great popularity in the early 1990s, following a number of spectacular victories by the teenage Alexei Shirov. However, good responses were found and the line's popularity declined. A number of players quietly worked away at revitalizing 4 f3, and it is now once again a potent weapon. Following its period out of the limelight, it has now regained its surprise value, which will be greatly valued by club players wishing to spring 4 f3 on their opponents.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Gambit Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904600166
• ISBN 13: 9781904600169
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128