Tree path 3 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Classical Variation › Zurich Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Classical Variation E32
- Zurich Variation E33 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Zurich Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E33), 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 is reached after 8 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 Nc6.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Milner-Barry Variation.
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- ECO code
- E33
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 8
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
119,296 games · White 47.8% / Draw 6.2% / Black 46.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 87,759 | |
| e3 | 22,032 | |
| a3 | 5,225 | |
| Bg5 | 2,263 | |
| e4 | 753 | |
| Bd2 | 396 | |
| f3 | 252 | |
| d5 | 241 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:57:04
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