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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Sämisch Deferred

ECO E5111 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5 6. a3

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Sämisch Deferred (E51) reaches this position after 11 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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