Capablanca and the Nimzo-Indian

The following article is an example of how a lifelong student of the game amuses himself. GM Yermolinsky noticed that right after losing his title to Alekhine in 1927, Capablanca began to play the Nimzo-Indian, something he had never done before. A remarkable change after the 31 Queen’s Gambit Declined games out of 34 from the match. Enjoy this fascinating analysis.

Botvinnik's Blossoming Brilliancy: M. Botvinnik vs. J.R. Capablanca – Chess Universe

This position (Black to play) arises from many different move orders from the Nimzo Indian Defense, and is one of the mainlines. It is said to be equal, according to the computer.

Botvinnik Explains His Greatest Masterpiece - Best of the 30s - Botvinnik vs. Capablanca, 1938

Nimzo-Indian, Rubinstein Variation

Nimzo-Indian Classical Variation: Vitolins-Adorjan Gambit - Remote Chess Academy

Sicilian Defense - A Total Guide (with White's Response)

The Nimzo Indian - Schachversand Niggemann

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Play, Attack, and Counter as White & Black - Chessable Blog

Botvinnik's Blossoming Brilliancy: M. Botvinnik vs. J.R. Capablanca – Chess Universe

Sicilian Defense - A Total Guide (with White's Response)

Alekhine vs Capablanca World Chess Championship 1927

José Raúl Capablanca: Most instructive chess games 1919-1928

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Soviet chess school - Wikipedia