1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Ne2
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System · E42
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation
1,174 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Ne2. White wins 53%, draws 8%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 0 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 36 | 58%39% |
| 1600–1999 | 153 | 55%39% |
| 2000 and up | 985 | 52%39% |
| All ratings | 1,174 | 53%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 217 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 869 | 52%9%39% |
| Rapid | 84 | 63%32% |
| Classical | 4 | – |