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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation

14K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.7%Range (90% confident): 54.0% – 55.4%Based on 14K games
0%54.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 54.0% – 55.4%
Outcome Distribution
52.9%3.5%43.6%
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation
n=14K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 54.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.0% and 55.4%), based on 14K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~51%)

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1200
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1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.1% win rate (637 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.8% win rate (1,329 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.8% win rate (2,382 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.5% win rate (2,864 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.8% win rate (2,795 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.0% win rate (1,869 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.5% win rate (848 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.1% win rate (676 games)
  • 2500+: 51.3% win rate (173 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (72%), worst in Rapid (52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.9% win rate (27 games)
  • Bullet: 53.3% win rate (4,884 games)
  • Blitz: 52.6% win rate (6,872 games)
  • Rapid: 52.4% win rate (1,716 games)
  • Classical: 56.3% win rate (74 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: 51.6% expected score (159 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (380 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (96 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 60.5% expected score (463 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (685 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (177 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (767 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (1,265 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (334 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 62.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (895 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (1,519 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (425 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 76.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (1,029 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (1,345 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (386 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 59.5% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (737 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (895 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (223 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.2% expected score (430 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (363 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 58.8% expected score (50 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (281 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 60.1% expected score (371 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 65.7% expected score (24 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (123 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense
48.4%
Variations (5)
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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: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 14K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 54.8% win rate for white (1.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (53.3%) outperforms Classical (56.3%) by -3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 637 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 54.8% (90% CI: 52.6%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 51.1%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 52.0%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 51.3%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.1%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 48.7%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 848 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 53.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 676 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 173 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.5%) win rate for white (4.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.6%-53.6%) win rate for white (6.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 50.4%-54.4%) win rate for white (1.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Taimanov Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.