ECO code: E30
Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad, 4...c5
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5 c5
Characteristic: The move 4...c5 is a sharp and dynamic response by Black, immediately challenging White's center and putting pressure on the d4 pawn. It signifies Black's intention to counterattack quickly rather than settling for a quiet, positional game.
Attacking or Defensive: From Black's perspective, 4...c5 is an aggressive, attacking move aimed at undermining White's central control. White, meanwhile, must respond accurately to maintain the integrity of the center and can choose to either defend or counterattack.
Center Control: This opening variation directly contests the center. Black challenges White's pawn on d4 early, fighting for central influence and aiming to create dynamic play.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad, 4...c5, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 9 - Move #7 black