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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense

ECO E5718 half-movesWhite 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 dxc4 9. Bxc4 cxd4

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bernstein Defense (E57) reaches this position after 18 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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