1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qb3
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense · E22
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Spielmann Variation
6,905 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qb3. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 87 | 52%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 649 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,752 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 3,417 | 47%47% |
| All ratings | 6,905 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,867 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 4,263 | 48%46% |
| Rapid | 749 | 47%46% |
| Classical | 26 | – |