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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense, Exchange Line

ECO E5817 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O Nc6 8. a3 Bxc3 9. bxc3

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Bernstein Defense, Exchange Line (E58) reaches this position after 17 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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