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

ECO E5516 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 dxc4 8. Bxc4 Nbd7

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Bronstein Variation (E55) reaches this position after 16 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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