St. Petersburg Variation, with Ne4
- 1.d4Nf6
- 2.c4e6
- 3.Nc3Bb4
- 4.e3b6
- 5.Bd3Bb7
- 6.Nf3Ne4
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The Dutch Variation of the St. Petersburg Nimzo-Indian, in which Black plants a knight on e4 and often follows with ...f5 in Dutch Defense style.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the with Ne4
Known as the Dutch Variation, 6...Ne4 occupies the square both sides have been contesting. Black usually supports the knight with ...f5, giving a setup reminiscent of the Dutch Defense. The most common reply is 7. Qc2, adding pressure on e4, and 7. Bd2 is also seen. After 7. O-O f5, White can offer a pawn with 8. d5 to open diagonals for the bishops. Castling has given White the best results, and the engine gives White a slight edge.