Nimzo-Indian and "My System"

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gundamv

I am reviewing the Nimzo-Indian (I learned it before, but am refreshing my memory of it not having played chess in a while).  

 

I heard that Nimzowitsch wrote a book called "My System," which explains hypermodernism.  To my knowledge, Nimzo-Indian is a hypermodern opening.  Therefore, I was wondering whether and to what extent reading "My System" will help me understand the ideas behind the Nimzo-Indian.

 

I look forward to your replies.

moonnie

My System is a very good book. By reading and learning it you will understand every opening both better both classical and modern including the Nimzo Indian defence.

Don't expect move order but more the explanation of general opening concepts like development, over protection, the center.

By working trough this book you will improve your entire game. It is highly recommended.

ghostofmaroczy

To answer your question, gundamv, My System by Nimzovich does not discuss the specifics of Nimzo-Indian opening theory.

gundamv
ghostofmaroczy wrote:

To answer your question, gundamv, My System by Nimzovich does not discuss the specifics of Nimzo-Indian opening theory.

Thanks for letting me know.  Are there any concepts in "My System" that are particularly important for understanding the Nimzo-Indian?

BinkReardon

The Nimzo-Indian is a very positional opening.  My System is 100% about positional play.  Everything in there is particularly important for understanding the Nimzo-Indian, though of course you can find that information in thousands of places.  Presumably, however, you already understand everything in there if you've already learned the Nimzo.  Or did you just mean you know the moves?

blueemu
gundamv wrote:
ghostofmaroczy wrote:

To answer your question, gundamv, My System by Nimzovich does not discuss the specifics of Nimzo-Indian opening theory.

Thanks for letting me know.  Are there any concepts in "My System" that are particularly important for understanding the Nimzo-Indian?

Yes... he devotes a fairly large section to the Doubled Pawn complex, and the examples that he often uses are the same sort that you run into in the Nimzo.

Quite a few of the games in the book are Queen's Indians, which share a family of positions with many of the Nimzo lines.

Ambassador_Spock

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