1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3 c5 5. d5
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation · E21
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Korchnoi Variation
1,025 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3 c5 5. d5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 89 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 535 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 386 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 1,025 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 448 | 52%44% |
| Blitz | 502 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 74 | 45%51% |
| Classical | 1 | – |