1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. b1c3  3... f8b4 A solid opening choice—the Nimzo-Indian Defense is likely to remain one of Black's best options for years to come. 4. e2e3  4... e8g8  5. f1d3  5... d7d5  6. a2a3  6... b4c3  7. b2c3  7... d5c4  8. d3c4  8... c7c5  9. g1f3 