1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5 6. a3
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation · E51
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Sämisch Deferred
1,657 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5 6. a3. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 129 | 55%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 556 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 739 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 233 | 53%41% |
| All ratings | 1,657 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 562 | 57%41% |
| Blitz | 861 | 51%45% |
| Rapid | 229 | 51%45% |
| Classical | 5 | – |