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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Taimanov Variation

ECO E408 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 Nc6

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Taimanov Variation (E40) reaches this position after 8 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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