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- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E41), 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5, after 8 plies of opening development.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
The line splits into 3 documented sub-systems: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation.
In total, the branch covers 7 sub-variations across all depths.
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- ECO code
- E41
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 8
- Direct variations
- 3
- Total in subtree
- 7
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Statistics from Lichess
343,039 games · White 49.1% / Draw 6.1% / Black 44.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Ne2 | 94,211 | |
| Bd3 | 92,287 | |
| Nf3 | 74,328 | |
| a3 | 42,264 | |
| Bd2 | 13,471 | |
| d5 | 11,974 | |
| dxc5 | 7,742 | |
| Qc2 | 3,569 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:57:16
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