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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation

ECO E3713 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 Ne4 7. Qc2

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E37) reaches this position after 13 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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