1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense · E30
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation
26,560 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Bg5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 564 | 51%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,209 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,347 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 6,440 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 26,560 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 6,975 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 15,191 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 4,240 | 47%48% |
| Classical | 154 | 40%54% |