Tree path 3 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Taimanov Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Rubinstein System E40
- Taimanov Variation E40 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Taimanov Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Taimanov Variation is a named branch in the Indian Defenses group of chess theory, classified under ECO E40.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
The line arises from 8 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 Nc6.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, part of the broader Nimzo-Indian Defense system.
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- ECO code
- E40
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 8
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Statistics from Lichess
28,567 games · White 53.5% / Draw 4.7% / Black 41.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bd3 | 7,120 | |
| Nf3 | 6,968 | |
| Bd2 | 5,579 | |
| Ne2 | 3,542 | |
| a3 | 3,188 | |
| Qc2 | 1,022 | |
| Qb3 | 393 | |
| d5 | 174 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:57:13
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