The NimzoIndian 4 e3 Author:Carsten Hansen Ever since Nimzowitsch introduced his flexible, dynamic defense to the queen's pawn, debate has raged over White's best reply. Many variations have been in and out of fashion, but one line in particular has proved an enduring weapon - the sound and solid 4 e3 line, known as the Rubenstein Variation. The 4 e3 Nimzo is extraordinarily rich in st... more »rategy. All manner of different central pawn-structures can arise, such as the blocked center characteristic of the Hubner Variation and a variety of IQP positions. Moreover, in some lines the central tension persists well into the middlegame. The 4 e3 Nimzo provides a stern test of both players' understanding of chess, and so is an ideal choice for those who are looking to win as either color. It is surprising that this important system has been quite poorly covered in the literature of the game. The book, the first on the subject in seven years, covers all its lines in detail, with particular focus on its most fashionable lines, such as those used by BGN World Champion Vladimir Kramnik.« less