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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E24), 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. a3, after 7 plies of opening development.
The line is a first-level refinement of Nimzo-Indian Defense.
The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation.
In total, the branch covers 3 sub-variations across all depths.
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- ECO code
- E24
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 7
- Parent
- Nimzo-Indian Defense
- Direct variations
- 2
- Total in subtree
- 3
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Statistics from Lichess
1,057,805 games · White 47.1% / Draw 4.9% / Black 48.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bxc3+ | 1,016,782 | |
| Be7 | 27,286 | |
| Ba5 | 8,797 | |
| O-O | 1,485 | |
| c5 | 1,121 | |
| b6 | 585 | |
| d5 | 569 | |
| Bd6 | 528 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:44:02
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