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Torre Attack

Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation

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  1. 1.d4Nf6
  2. 2.Nf3e6
  3. 3.Bg5h6
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Black's 3...h6 against the Torre Attack, at once forcing the g5-bishop to retreat or capture on f6; a balanced line in which Black scores well.

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About the Nimzowitsch Variation

The Nimzowitsch Variation, 3...h6, challenges the g5-bishop immediately instead of completing development. White most often keeps the pin with 4. Bh4. The main alternative is 4. Bxf6, which gives up the bishop pair to avoid spending further time on the bishop. The retreat 4. Bf4 is rare and has scored poorly for White. The engine assesses the position as balanced, and Black's overall results are slightly better than White's.

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