Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3 O-O 5.Bd3 d5 6.Nf3 Nc6 7.O-O dxc4 · ECO E51 · White to move

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What Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Variation puts on the board

Black has a one-pawn material edge; white is to move.

White has central pawns on d4.

White has castled kingside; Black has castled kingside.

The c-file is half-open for White, giving that side a natural pressure lane.

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