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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation

49K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.9%Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 52.3%Based on 49K games
0%51.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 52.3%
Outcome Distribution
48.4%6.9%44.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Ne2
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation
Analyzen=49K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate6.9%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 51.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.6% and 52.3%), based on 49K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~48%)

0
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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.3% win rate (43 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.2% win rate (161 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.7% win rate (464 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (1,041 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.4% win rate (1,715 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.3% win rate (4,326 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.8% win rate (11,732 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.2% win rate (23,272 games)
  • 2500+: 48.7% win rate (6,320 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in Classical (45%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 49.6% win rate (10,848 games)
  • Blitz: 48.3% win rate (34,744 games)
  • Rapid: 46.5% win rate (3,297 games)
  • Classical: 44.8% win rate (185 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: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (74 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (72 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 37.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (178 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (229 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (55 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (269 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (598 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (161 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (373 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (1,093 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (222 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 37.7% expected score (27 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (763 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (3,038 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (474 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (1,673 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (8,919 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (1,075 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.8% expected score (65 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (4,633 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (17,466 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (1,150 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (2,865 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (3,311 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 54.6% expected score (140 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

Related Openings

Parent
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 49K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 51.0% win rate for white (1.0K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (49.6%) outperforms Classical (44.8%) by 4.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a sharpness score of 93.1 (decisive), meaning 93.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 43.7%-56.6%) win rate for white, based on 161 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 44.9%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 464 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.4%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.1%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 6.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.4%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.7%) win rate for white (35K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.0%) win rate for white (3.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.6%.

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

In Classical games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation has a 44.8% (90% CI: 38.8%-50.8%) win rate for white (185 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.1%.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Reshevsky Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.