Tree path 4 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Berlin Variation › Pirc Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Berlin Variation E38
- Pirc Variation E39 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E39), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
It begins with 10 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 c5 5. dxc5 O-O to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Macieja System.
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- ECO code
- E39
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 10
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
36,531 games · White 47.0% / Draw 8.3% / Black 44.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16,477 | |
| a3 | 12,730 | |
| Bg5 | 3,810 | |
| e3 | 844 | |
| Bf4 | 782 | |
| g3 | 558 | |
| e4 | 503 | |
| Bd2 | 415 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:23:05
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