Tree path 4 levels Nimzo-Indian Defense › Kmoch Variation › Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation › Keres Variation
- Chess Codex
- Nimzo-Indian Defense E20
- Kmoch Variation E20
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation E25
- Keres Variation E25 you are here
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Keres Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Keres Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E25), 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 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. f3 d5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 c5 7. cxd5 Nxd5 8. dxc5.
The line refines Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Indian Defense.
It continues primarily into one named line, Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Romanovsky Variation.
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- ECO code
- E25
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 15
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
13,283 games · White 46.7% / Draw 9.0% / Black 44.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Qa5 | 8,904 | |
| f5 | 2,762 | |
| O-O | 802 | |
| Nxc3 | 351 | |
| Qc7 | 183 | |
| Nc6 | 109 | |
| Nd7 | 62 | |
| Qh4+ | 45 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:08:32
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