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A complete study of the Nimzo-Indian Defence through the Classical variation, the Capablanca variation, the modern 4.Bd2 and various surprise lines.
6 lessons · 9.0 h of video
Nimzo-Indian Defense: 4.e3, Classical Variation
Nimzo-Indian Defense: 4.e3, Classical Variation – Part 2
Nimzo-Indian Defense: 4.Qd2, Capablanca Variation
Nimzo-Indian Defense: 4.Bd2, trendy line
Capablanca Variation with 4.Qd2 – Part 2
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Surprise lines
This course offers a deep and practical journey through the Nimzo-Indian Defence, one of the most prestigious, solid and strategically rich responses against 1.d4.
Over six stages, Grandmasters Andrés Rodríguez and Diego Flores analyze different systems to understand their structures, typical plans and tactical resources. The program begins with the Classical variation via 4.e3 and continues with the Capablanca variation based on 4.Qd2.
It also covers the modern 4.Bd2 line, along with less common alternatives that can be used as surprise weapons. The goal is for students not just to memorize moves, but to understand the ideas that allow them to handle white's different setups with confidence.
Grandmaster Andrés Rodríguez Vila is the best Uruguayan player of all time. Alongside his playing career, he specializes in chess teaching and improvement across all levels, placing special emphasis on working with young talents and high performance. His educational activities take place mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico, but he has also given lectures and courses in countries as diverse as Chile, Colombia and Spain. He has worked across the entire chess education pyramid, from beginner level to preparing Olympic Teams, and is widely recognized as an expert in intensive high-performance courses and tournament preparation. 1996 1997 Appointed general coordinator of high performance at the Ruy López chess school in Villa Martelli (Bs.As-Arg), and for over 20 years he has specialized in training chess players, delivering countless lectures, intensive courses, regular courses, tournament preparation, etc. 2010 and to this day, he is in demand for recording videos for various sites and platforms. 2019 - 2026 Co-founder and Director of Ajedrez Latino. www.ajedrezlatino.com Co-founder of Academia Míjail Tal https://www.academiatal.com/ 2020 High Performance Coordinator for Fenamac (Mexico). He stands out as a pioneer in online coaching. He currently works intensively in online education and in the preparation (intensive and regular courses) of top talents in Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and other countries. He has coached several world champions and top players, such as WGM Deysi Cori, GM Jorge Cori, GM Alan Pichot, GM Diego Flores, GM Leo Krysa, GM Robert Hungasky, GM Leo Tristán, GM Luis Supi, WGM Candela Francisco, just to name a few.
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GM Diego Flores is one of the leading figures in contemporary Argentine chess. He earned his Grandmaster title in 2008 and reached a peak FIDE rating of 2634. A multiple Argentine champion—matching Miguel Najdorf's historic record of titles—he has represented his country in seven Chess Olympiads and won the 2018 Dubai Open. He combines a deep chess culture with a remarkable ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
