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

ECO E5415 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 dxc4 8. Bxc4

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Exchange Variation (E54) reaches this position after 15 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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