Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20)

E20 · Chess Openings Reference Guide
Openings Directory / Nimzo-Indian Defense

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.17

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.6% Draws: 32.9% Black Wins: 30.5%

Strategic Overview

The Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E20) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 f8b4
Repertoire Training

Import this opening directly into your client-side repertoires to drill or review using spaced repetition.

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