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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation

ECO E369 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E36) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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