E42

Sherbakov Attack, Nimzo-Indian

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Ne2 cxd4 6. exd4 O-O 7. c5

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5 5. Ne2 cxd4 6. exd4 O-O 7. c5. This position is classified under ECO code E42.

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ECO Code

E42

Category Volume E

Opening Family

Nimzo-Indian Defense

Position (FEN)

rnbq1rk1/pp1p1ppp/4pn2/2P5/1b1P4/2N5/PP2NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQ - 0 7

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 d6, played in 33% of games, followed by d5 and b5.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

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+)

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