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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line

2.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 53.3%Based on 2.8K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 53.3%
Outcome Distribution
48.1%7.3%44.6%
Win
Draw
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line
n=2.8K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.3%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 51.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 53.3%), based on 2.8K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 48%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1200-1399: 58.1% win rate (20 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.6% win rate (39 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.9% win rate (89 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.1% win rate (197 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.6% win rate (588 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.9% win rate (1,441 games)
  • 2500+: 48.3% win rate (387 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in Classical (31%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.0% win rate (681 games)
  • Blitz: 47.5% win rate (1,922 games)
  • Rapid: 47.8% win rate (148 games)
  • Classical: 31.0% win rate (13 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 90.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 67.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (47 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (46 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (130 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 58.1% expected score (97 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (427 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (58 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (375 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (1,028 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (36 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (118 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (261 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (8 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense
48.4%
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: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 49.6% win rate for white (588 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.0%) outperforms Rapid (47.8%) by 2.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a sharpness score of 92.7 (decisive), meaning 92.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 44.1% (90% CI: 38.3%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 197 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 49.6% (90% CI: 46.2%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 588 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 47.9% (90% CI: 45.7%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 48.3% (90% CI: 44.1%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 387 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 9.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 50.0% (90% CI: 46.9%-53.2%) win rate for white (681 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 47.5% (90% CI: 45.7%-49.4%) win rate for white (1.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.9%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line has a 47.8% (90% CI: 41.1%-54.5%) win rate for white (148 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line is statistically balanced with a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.