Ragozin Defense
- 1.d4Nf6
- 2.c4e6
- 3.Nc3Bb4
- 4.e3O-O
- 5.Bd3d5
- 6.Nf3Nc6
- 7.O-O
571 games
Rubinstein System line of the Nimzo-Indian in which Black plays 6...Nc6, blocking the c-pawn; an uncommon setup that leaves White a slight edge.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Ragozin Defense
The Ragozin Defense is a branch of the Rubinstein System. After 4...O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3, Black develops with 6...Nc6 instead of challenging the center with ...c5, so the knight stands in front of the c-pawn. It is distinct from the Ragozin Defense of the Queen's Gambit Declined. After 7. O-O, Black most often plays 7...Bxc3 or 7...Re8, while 7...dxc4 is the Ragozin Variation. Engines give White a slight edge, and White scores well online.