Tarrasch-Verteidigung - Ein modernes Repertoire Strategie The 4 e3 Nimzo provides

The 4 e3 Nimzo provides a stern test of both players' understanding of chess

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Tarrasch-Verteidigung - Ein modernes Repertoire Strategie The 4 e3 Nimzo providesHardly any opening is as versatile as the Tarrasch Defense (1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 c5 or 3. Nf3 c5). It is the most active response to the Queen's Gambit, and it can also arise after other game beginnings (e. g. 1. c4, 1. Nf3 or 1. g3). In addition to its universality, the Tarrasch Defense has another general advantage: all pieces can be developed effortlessly and freely! However, after 3 c5, Black must be prepared to play with an isolated pawn. The