1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense · E40
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System
13,376 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 340 | 55%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,979 | 51%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 5,205 | 51%44% |
| 2000 and up | 5,852 | 50%45% |
| All ratings | 13,376 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,495 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 7,467 | 51%44% |
| Rapid | 1,350 | 50%43% |
| Classical | 64 | 50%11%39% |