Tree path 5 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Noa Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Noa Variation E34
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation E36
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code E36 within the Indian Defenses family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
It begins with 12 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. Qxc3 c5 to reach the canonical position.
It is a variation of Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation, which itself descends from the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E36
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
4,109 games · White 46.9% / Draw 6.6% / Black 46.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| dxc5 | 2,152 | |
| cxd5 | 531 | |
| e3 | 516 | |
| Nf3 | 463 | |
| Bg5 | 420 | |
| Bf4 | 10 | |
| f3 | 6 | |
| Be3 | 3 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:44:19
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