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

The Nimzowitsch Opening, beginning with 1.e4 Nc6, is a provocative and hypermodern approach by Black. Instead of directly contesting the center, Black invites White to overextend—only to later challenge that central presence with piece pressure and timely pawn breaks.

Named after the great strategist Aron Nimzowitsch, this opening breaks classical conventions early on and aims to drag White into unfamiliar territory. The resulting positions can be highly dynamic and rich with counterattacking chances, especially if White is unprepared for the subtleties of the setup.

Often classified under ECO code B00, the Nimzowitsch Defense is not as widely played at club level—making it a dangerous and underrated weapon in your repertoire.

Why Play the Nimzowitsch Opening?

• Offbeat and tricky – Catch unprepared opponents off guard early
• Hypermodern philosophy – Let White build the center, then strike back
• Flexible plans – Choose between solid development or aggressive counterplay
• Minimal theory – Learn key structures and motifs without drowning in memorization

What You’ll Learn in This Module:

• Main ideas behind the 1…Nc6 response to 1.e4
• How to handle White’s central expansion with correct piece placement
• Counterattacking plans with …d5, …f5, or even …g6 setups
• Thematic maneuvers like …Bg4 to pressure White’s knights and disrupt coordination
• When to steer the game into unconventional lines for psychological edge

Materials Included:

• 60 minutes of detailed video content by Vojislav Milanović
• PGN ChessBase files with commented model games and key variations
• Structured across 4 core systems, to give you full control of this unorthodox defense

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.

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