Karpov Variation

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:aims_to control of the center
gptkbp:associated_with strategic play
gptkbp:can_lead_to complex middlegame positions
isolated pawn structures
gptkbp:characterized_by 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:has_variations Karpov Variation: 4. Bd2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Karpov Variation
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess analysts
opening theory books
gptkbp:is_associated_with Karpov's style
gptkbp:is_challenged_by aggressive lines
gptkbp:is_common_in other Nimzo-Indian lines
gptkbp:is_considered a strategic choice
a main line
a solid defense
a flexible choice
solid and reliable
gptkbp:is_considered_by chess engines
gptkbp:is_countered_by 4. Qd3
gptkbp:is_explored_in chess databases
gptkbp:is_favored_by positional players
gptkbp:is_noted_for flexibility in pawn structure
its rich tactical possibilities
its deep strategic ideas
gptkbp:is_often_used_in classical chess
grandmasters
intermediate players
club players
1.e4 openings
gptkbp:is_part_of modern chess theory
opening repertoire
theoretical repertoire
Karpov's opening repertoire
Nimzo-Indian Defense repertoire
Nimzo-Indian family
gptkbp:is_popular_in tournament play
gptkbp:is_recognized_by FIDE tournaments
gptkbp:is_respected_by top players
its soundness
gptkbp:is_studied_in chess enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_used_in training sessions
chess tournaments
online chess platforms
gptkbp:is_utilized_in training games
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Karpov_vs._Kasparov,_1985
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense
gptkbp:played_against various defenses
gptkbp:requires deep understanding of positional play
gptkbp:responds_to 3...c5
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4