Tree path 4 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Rubinstein System E40
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System E41
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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 E29), 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 14 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Bd3 Nc6 6. a3 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 O-O to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Capablanca Variation.
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- ECO code
- E29
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 14
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
16,376 games · White 49.7% / Draw 4.8% / Black 45.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Ne2 | 10,642 | |
| Nf3 | 3,654 | |
| e4 | 618 | |
| Qc2 | 306 | |
| f4 | 293 | |
| Rb1 | 235 | |
| f3 | 207 | |
| Qe2 | 72 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:01:36
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