1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation · E51
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation
6,552 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 275 | 50%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,603 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,136 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 1,538 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 6,552 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,234 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 3,497 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 786 | 53%42% |
| Classical | 35 | 77%20% |