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Rubinstein Opening: Classical Defense
Overview
Rubinstein Opening: Classical Defense is a specific line in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games family (ECO D05), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e3 c5 4. Bd3 d5 5. b3 Nc6 6. O-O Be7 7. Bb2 O-O.
The line is a first-level refinement of Rubinstein Opening.
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- ECO code
- D05
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 14
- Parent
- Rubinstein Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
57,396 games · White 52.3% / Draw 5.6% / Black 42.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nbd2 | 31,039 | |
| a3 | 13,246 | |
| Ne5 | 7,059 | |
| c4 | 3,082 | |
| dxc5 | 1,516 | |
| Re1 | 538 | |
| c3 | 292 | |
| Qe2 | 224 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:59:21
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