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The purpose of the English Opening (Part IV)

Let's say you are White and a 1.d4 player

By playing 1.d4 you allow the Nimzo Indian Defense

This is where Black swings his bishop over

And pins the White Knight to the King

This pin is possible because moving the d-pawn forward….

Opens up this diagonal for Black’s bishop

It may better to play the English Opening instead...

Since you can develop your Knight without being exposed to this pin

And if opponent puts his Bishop elsewhere...