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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Simagin Variation

ECO E4612 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Ne2 d5 6. a3 Bd6

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Simagin Variation (E46) reaches this position after 12 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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