Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein, 5...O-O 6.Bd3 d5 (E48)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.01

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.4% Draws: 30.9% Black Wins: 32.7%

Strategic Overview

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein, 5...O-O 6.Bd3 d5 (ECO code E48) 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 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 f8b4 e2e3 e8g8 f1d3 d7d5
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein Variation (E40)