Best response to the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (E41)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 · White to move
What is the best response to the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System (1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Ne2.
The main theoretical reply is Ne2, reaching the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation.
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