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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Botvinnik Variation

ECO E3612 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 Nc6

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Botvinnik Variation (E36) reaches this position after 12 half-moves, with White 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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