Tree path 6 levels King's Pawn Game › Nimzowitsch Defense › Nimzowitsch Defense › Scandinavian Variation › Bogoljubow Variation › Vehre Variation
- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game B00
- Nimzowitsch Defense B00
- Nimzowitsch Defense B00
- Scandinavian Variation B00
- Bogoljubow Variation B00
- Vehre Variation B00 you are here
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Vehre Variation
Overview
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Vehre Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B00), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6.
The line refines Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B00
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
136,849 games · White 51.0% / Draw 4.4% / Black 44.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| e5 | 107,939 | |
| exd5 | 13,161 | |
| Bb5 | 3,926 | |
| f3 | 3,526 | |
| Be3 | 2,536 | |
| Bg5 | 2,391 | |
| Bd3 | 993 | |
| Nf3 | 855 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:18:11
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