E48

Smyslov Variation, Nimzo-Indian

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O dxc4 8. Bxc4 Qe7

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. Nf3 c5 7. O-O dxc4 8. Bxc4 Qe7. This position is classified under ECO code E48.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

E48

Category Volume E

Opening Family

Nimzo-Indian Defense

Position (FEN)

rnb2rk1/pp2qppp/4pn2/2p5/1bBP4/2N1PN2/PP3PPP/R1BQ1RK1 w - - 1 9

Lichess Stats

Across 28 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 43%, Black wins 43%, and 14% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is a3, played in 61% of games, followed by Qc2 and d5.

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

Small sample: 28 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

43%

14%

43%

White wins 43% Draws 14% Black wins 43%

28 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qc2

Bd2

Qe2

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