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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation

14K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.6%Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 55.3%Based on 14K games
0%54.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 55.3%
Outcome Distribution
51.5%6.2%42.3%
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation
n=14K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.2%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 54.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.9% and 55.3%), based on 14K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 54%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 56.6% win rate (40 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.7% win rate (98 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.4% win rate (309 games)
  • 1600-1799: 55.1% win rate (611 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.8% win rate (1,458 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.5% win rate (3,635 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.3% win rate (5,760 games)
  • 2500+: 54.0% win rate (1,643 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (65%), worst in Rapid (50%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.9% win rate (3,086 games)
  • Blitz: 51.0% win rate (9,402 games)
  • Rapid: 50.3% win rate (1,001 games)
  • Classical: 65.0% win rate (67 games)

White% 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

  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 58.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (46 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.6% expected score (44 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (92 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (173 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (41 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 63.6% expected score (171 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (357 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (73 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 84.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (285 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (1,032 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (128 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (573 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (2,703 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (334 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 68.9% expected score (25 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (1,269 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (4,095 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (380 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.5% expected score (16 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.7% expected score (633 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (976 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 69.8% expected score (34 games)

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Nimzo-Indian Defense
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Variations (5)
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation
50.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation
48.9%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Macieja System
54.8%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Pirc Variation
47.2%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Berlin Variation, Steiner Variation
46.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 14K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 54.0% win rate for white (1.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (65.0%) outperforms Rapid (50.3%) by 14.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a sharpness score of 93.8 (decisive), meaning 93.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 45.7%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 309 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 55.1% (90% CI: 51.8%-58.4%) win rate for white, based on 611 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.7%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 51.3%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 51.9%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.4%-54.4%) win rate for white (3.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.9%) win rate for white (9.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 47.7%-52.9%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.5%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Fischer Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.5% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.