Tree path 4 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Noa Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation
- Caissa Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Noa Variation E34
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E35), 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 d5 5. cxd5 exd5 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E35
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 10
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Statistics from Lichess
99,226 games · White 51.5% / Draw 6.7% / Black 41.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg5 | 63,177 | |
| Nf3 | 16,412 | |
| a3 | 8,158 | |
| e3 | 4,211 | |
| Bf4 | 3,010 | |
| Bd2 | 2,604 | |
| g3 | 497 | |
| Qa4+ | 465 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:22:59
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