Tree path 6 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Noa Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation › Main Line › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation
- Caissa Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Noa Variation E34
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation E36
- Main Line E36
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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 E37), 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.
The line arises from 13 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 Ne4 7. Qc2.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, Main Line, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Modern Variation, San Remo Variation.
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- ECO code
- E37
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 13
- Direct variations
- 2
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Statistics from Lichess
17,561 games · White 50.2% / Draw 6.0% / Black 43.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 5,296 | |
| c5 | 3,627 | |
| Qf6 | 3,020 | |
| Nc6 | 2,065 | |
| f5 | 961 | |
| c6 | 710 | |
| b6 | 503 | |
| Nd7 | 485 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:53:40
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