Nimzo-Indian Defense: Spielmann Variation, Stahlberg Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO E23), reached after 14 half-moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qb3 c5 5. dxc5 Nc6 6. Nf3 Ne4 7. Bd2 Nxc5.

Black rook — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

Black bishop — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

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