E29

Capablanca Variation, Nimzo-Indian

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. a3 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 O-O 6. e3 c5 7. Bd3 Nc6 8. Ne2 b6 9. e4 Ne8

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. a3 Bxc3+ 5. bxc3 O-O 6. e3 c5 7. Bd3 Nc6 8. Ne2 b6 9. e4 Ne8. This position is classified under ECO code E29.

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ECO Code

E29

Category Volume E

Opening Family

Nimzo-Indian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqnrk1/p2p1ppp/1pn1p3/2p5/2PPP3/P1PB4/4NPPP/R1BQK2R w KQ - 1 10

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 67%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 100% of games.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

67%

White wins 33% Draws 0% Black wins 67%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

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