[03] Nimzovitsch Defense
(Win The Game With A Rare Opening)

The Nimzowitsch Defense is a provocative and unconventional opening choice for Black, characterized by the early move 1.e4 Nc6. Named after the legendary hypermodern thinker Aron Nimzowitsch, this defense invites White to overextend while Black plans counterattacks through flexible pawn breaks and piece play.

This opening sidesteps mainstream theory and leads to dynamic and original positions—perfect for players who enjoy complexity and creativity right from the start.

Why Play the Nimzowitsch Defense?

• Offbeat and effective – Surprise your opponent early with unfamiliar positions
• Rich counterattacking potential – Encourage White to overreach, then strike back
• Hypermodern philosophy – Let your opponent take the center while you undermine it
• Flexible plans – Transition into Pirc, French, or even Scandinavian-like structures

What You’ll Learn in This Module:

• Main ideas behind 1.e4 Nc6 and how to respond to White’s main continuations
• Key setups against 2.d4 and 2.Nf3, including transpositional tricks
• Thematic ideas like …d5 and …f5 breaks, and when to use them
• Typical tactical patterns and positional traps to watch for
• How to steer the game into favorable middlegames with piece activity

Materials Included:

• 60 minutes of focused video instruction
• PGN ChessBase files with fully annotated model games
• Step-by-step explanation through 4 practical development systems

Interested in accessing this course?

To purchase the course or request more information, please get in touch with vojachess@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your full name and the name of the course you’re interested in — Coach Vojislav Milanović will guide you through the next steps.

Alternatively, you can also fill out the contact form available on the Contact page.