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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack

12K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score49.2%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 49.9%Based on 12K games
0%49.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 49.9%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%3.9%48.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.Qd3
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack
Analyzen=12K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 49.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 49.9%), based on 12K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 55% → 51%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 55.3% win rate (79 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.9% win rate (320 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.4% win rate (670 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.9% win rate (1,316 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.5% win rate (2,503 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.3% win rate (4,068 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.5% win rate (2,544 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.9% win rate (767 games)
  • 2500+: 50.9% win rate (78 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in UltraBullet (23%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 49.5% win rate (3,221 games)
  • Blitz: 46.8% win rate (7,602 games)
  • Rapid: 44.6% win rate (1,435 games)
  • Classical: 35.3% win rate (82 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, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 64.1% expected score (41 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 38.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 63.8% expected score (71 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (200 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 39.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 65.1% expected score (78 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (444 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (138 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (421 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (627 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (245 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 28.7% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (584 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (1,596 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (294 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 38.5% expected score (29 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (807 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2,813 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.5% expected score (426 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (655 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (1,647 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (239 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (520 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (219 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.6% expected score (63 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 34.9% expected score (15 games)

Related Openings

Parent
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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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 12K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 49.4% win rate for white (670 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.5%) outperforms Classical (35.3%) by 14.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 45.9% (90% CI: 41.3%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 320 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 46.2%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 670 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 46.9% (90% CI: 44.6%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.0%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 47.5% (90% CI: 45.8%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 45.9% (90% CI: 42.9%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 767 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-51.0%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.7%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 46.8% (90% CI: 45.9%-47.8%) win rate for white (7.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack has a 44.6% (90% CI: 42.4%-46.7%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Mikenas Attack is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.