Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (E24)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.04

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 37.2% Draws: 33.3% Black Wins: 29.5%

Strategic Overview

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation (ECO code E24) 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. a3 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 e7e6 b1c3 f8b4 a2a3 b4c3 b2c3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20)