1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3
Chess openings · Nimzo-Indian Defense · E21
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation
33,564 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Nf3. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 826 | 53%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,422 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,036 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 12,280 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 33,564 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,267 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 16,674 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 3,476 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 147 | 49%46% |