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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation

43K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.6%Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 53.0%Based on 43K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 53.0%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%4.7%45.1%
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation
n=43K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 52.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.2% and 53.0%), based on 43K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 54%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 44.1% win rate (54 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.1% win rate (260 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.5% win rate (957 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (2,743 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.9% win rate (6,371 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.5% win rate (11,328 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.9% win rate (11,775 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.9% win rate (8,111 games)
  • 2500+: 53.8% win rate (1,701 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in UltraBullet (37%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 36.6% win rate (19 games)
  • Bullet: 51.0% win rate (13,953 games)
  • Blitz: 50.0% win rate (25,554 games)
  • Rapid: 48.8% win rate (3,591 games)
  • Classical: 49.1% win rate (183 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199—
1200-1399—
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999—
2000-2199
2200-2499—
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 31.1% expected score (17 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (152 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (96 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 58.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (531 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (388 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (35 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (1,275 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (1,278 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (179 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (2,161 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (3,664 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (504 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (3,085 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (7,063 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (1,105 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.9% expected score (75 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (3,287 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (7,199 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1,233 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (55 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (2,622 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (4,988 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (490 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (806 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.4% expected score (861 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 63.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 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%
Continuations (3)
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Main Line
41.9%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation
50.8%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation, Rubinstein Variation, Main Line
48.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 43K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.8% win rate for white (1.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.0%) outperforms Classical (49.1%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 44.1%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 260 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 50.8%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 957 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.4%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 6.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.8%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.7%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.5%) win rate for white (26K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-50.2%) win rate for white (3.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 43.0%-55.1%) win rate for white (183 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.0%.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Hübner Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.6%) 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.