1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation · E53
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Gligoric System
2,181 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5. White wins 47%, draws 5%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 19 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 187 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 890 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 1,085 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 2,181 | 47%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 534 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 1,400 | 46%48% |
| Rapid | 239 | 48%45% |
| Classical | 8 | – |