Tree path 6 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation › Classical Defense › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin 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: Ragozin Defense E48 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Defense
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Defense is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E48), 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. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. O-O.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Ragozin Variation.
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- ECO code
- E48
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 13
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
48,060 games · White 58.6% / Draw 3.8% / Black 37.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bxc3 | 9,066 | |
| Re8 | 8,722 | |
| dxc4 | 6,723 | |
| a6 | 5,786 | |
| h6 | 5,171 | |
| Bd7 | 3,057 | |
| b6 | 2,907 | |
| Ne7 | 1,258 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:53:52
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