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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense

ECO E4810 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense (E48) reaches this position after 10 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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