Will likely be playing a 1900 in a upcoming tournament that always plays the Nimzo and if I can find something good enough in time I would like to use it. If not I will play something neutral like 3. Nf3 going for QGD but not my favourite thing to do.
One thing to add I do not want to go into Benoni like Nimzos with c5 if possible.
Dont know
You can try the Trompovsky. It frequently leads to unusual positions, which is good when facing stronger opponents.
the Samisch Variation is forcing and is the acid test for the Nimzo
A tricky line most Nimzo players are unprepared against is if you go into the Kasparov-Petrosian variation with 3. Nf3 followed by 4. a3. Of course, if you are playing against someone who employs the Bogo-Indian, then it could work to play with a fianchetto like setup.
If you don't like that there is always the Qc2 variation against the Nimzo which obtains a clean advantage for white in every line. However, black gets a development advantage in some lines, and you really have to know what you are doing with white.
If you don't like that there is always the Qc2 variation against the Nimzo which obtains a clean advantage for white in every line. However, black gets a development advantage in some lines, and you really have to know what you are doing with white.
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