D31

Queen's Gambit Declined: Nimzo Shift

1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 Nf6 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 O-O 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Bd3 c5 9. Ne2 Nc6 10. O-O

Opening moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 Nf6 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 O-O 7. cxd5 exd5 8. Bd3 c5 9. Ne2 Nc6 10. O-O. This position is classified under ECO code D31.

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ECO Code

D31

Category Volume D

Opening Family

Queen's Gambit Declined Queen's Gambit

Position (FEN)

r1bq1rk1/pp3ppp/2n2n2/2pp4/3P4/P1PBP3/4NPPP/R1BQ1RK1 b - - 3 10

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is c4, played in 40% of games, followed by b6 and Re8.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Re8

Bg4

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