1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 b6
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense · E43
Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation
8,587 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 b6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 101 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 968 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,321 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 4,197 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 8,587 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,957 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 4,770 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 826 | 46%47% |
| Classical | 34 | 41%53% |