Chess Openings - Nimzo Indian or Queen's Indian

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Chess Openings - Nimzo Indian or Queen's Indian

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Previous position
Nimzo Indian or Queen's Indian?

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6

Black's last move announced that the King's Bishop will be developed on the a3-f8 diagonal. White can play 3.Nc3, allowing an immediate pin on b4, or White can play 3.Nf3, forcing Black to find a useful move.
Black will also have the moves c5 and d5 available, transposing into other variations.
Next move?

3.Nc3 Bb4
3.Nf3 b6
(Back to initial position.)

Chess Openings - Nimzo Indian or Queen's Indian
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Previous position Nimzo Indian or Queen's Indian? 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 Black's last move announced that the King's Bishop will be developed on the a3-f8 diagonal. White can play 3.Nc3, allowing an immediate pin on b4, or White can play 3.Nf3, forcing Black to find a useful move. Black will also have the moves c5 and d5 available, transposing into other variations. Next move? 3.Nc3 Bb4 3.Nf3 b6 (Back to initial position.)