Tree path 8 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Classical Defense › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System › Exchange Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Smyslov Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Rubinstein System E40
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation E46
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation E47
- Classical Defense E48
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System E53
- Exchange Variation E54
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Smyslov Variation E54 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Smyslov Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Smyslov Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E54), 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 16 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O dxc4 8. Bxc4 Qe7.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System, Exchange Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E54
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 16
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Statistics from Lichess
207 games · White 50.7% / Draw 8.2% / Black 41.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| a3 | 122 | |
| Qe2 | 28 | |
| d5 | 9 | |
| Ne2 | 8 | |
| Bd2 | 8 | |
| Qb3 | 7 | |
| Qc2 | 6 | |
| Re1 | 4 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:13:18
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