Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Botvinnik Variation

1.
1. d4
2. Nf6
2.
3. c4
4. e6
3.
5. Nc3
6. Bb4
4.
7. Qc2
8. d5
5.
9. a3
10. Bxc3+
6.
11. Qxc3
12. Nc6

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The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Botvinnik Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code E36 (Indian defences). It is a variation of the Nimzo-Indian Defense family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.