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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation

ECO E217 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation (E21) reaches this position after 7 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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