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Nimzo-Indian Defense

Ragozin Variation

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  1. 1.d4Nf6
  2. 2.c4e6
  3. 3.Nc3Bb4
  4. 4.e3O-O
  5. 5.Bd3d5
  6. 6.Nf3Nc6
  7. 7.O-Odxc4
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A rarely played Rubinstein System line of the Nimzo-Indian in which Black develops ...Nc6 before capturing on c4, leaving White a slight edge.

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About the Ragozin Variation

The Ragozin Variation is a line of the Nimzo-Indian's Rubinstein System. Black develops with 6...Nc6, blocking the c-pawn instead of playing ...c5, and then captures 7...dxc4, so White's bishop spends a move recapturing. Practically every game continues 8. Bxc4, which restores material and leaves White a d4/e3 center with free piece play. Engines give White a slight edge, and the variation is rarely seen.

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