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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit

262 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.7%Range (90% confident): 42.7% – 52.8%Based on 262 games
0%47.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.7% – 52.8%
Outcome Distribution
43.8%7.8%48.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...c5
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit
Analyzen=262
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate7.8%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit has a 47.7% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 42.7% and 52.8%), based on 262 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 33%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1400-1599: 61.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (22 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.5% win rate (35 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.1% win rate (64 games)
  • 2200-2499: 40.1% win rate (82 games)
  • 2500+: 32.6% win rate (46 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (61%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 44.3% win rate (47 games)
  • Blitz: 41.9% win rate (193 games)
  • Rapid: 61.0% win rate (19 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (3 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (29 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 37.6% expected score (67 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 88.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 34.9% expected score (25 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense
48.4%
Variations (5)
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation
50.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation
48.8%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation
50.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation
49.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Kmoch Variation
51.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit has a 48.4% (90% CI: 43.3%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 262 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 53.3% win rate for white (82 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit has a sharpness score of 92.2 (decisive), meaning 92.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit has a 50.6% (90% CI: 44.8%-56.5%) win rate for white (193 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.5%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Romanishin Gambit is slightly favors black with a 48.4% (90% CI: 43.3%-53.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.