Tree path 6 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Classical Defense › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense
- 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, Schlechter Defense E52 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Schlechter Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E52), 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 12 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 b6 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E52
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
37,400 games · White 48.8% / Draw 5.7% / Black 45.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 27,129 | |
| cxd5 | 6,570 | |
| a3 | 1,821 | |
| Qc2 | 795 | |
| Bd2 | 513 | |
| Ne5 | 108 | |
| Qe2 | 95 | |
| h4 | 78 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:44:38
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