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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid

1.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.6%Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 49.9%Based on 1.2K games
0%47.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 49.9%
Outcome Distribution
40.1%14.9%45.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...Nxd5
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid
Analyzen=1.2K
Avg Length43 moves
Sharpness85%
Draw Rate14.9%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 47.6% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.2% and 49.9%), based on 1.2K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 30%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 26.3% win rate (8 games)
  • 1400-1599: 55.9% win rate (28 games)
  • 1600-1799: 38.1% win rate (47 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.9% win rate (90 games)
  • 2000-2199: 41.0% win rate (273 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.1% win rate (489 games)
  • 2500+: 30.0% win rate (267 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (42%), worst in Rapid (32%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 41.5% win rate (390 games)
  • Blitz: 40.2% win rate (718 games)
  • Rapid: 32.2% win rate (87 games)
  • Classical: 36.8% win rate (8 games)

Black% 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, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 71.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 38.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (28 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 61.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (51 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 57.1% expected score (62 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 41.0% expected score (186 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (153 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (313 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.3% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (122 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (120 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzo-Indian Defense
48.4%
Variations (5)
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation
50.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Leningrad Variation
48.8%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation
50.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation
49.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Kmoch Variation
51.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.7%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 49.7% win rate for white (273 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (46.1%) outperforms Rapid (36.7%) by 9.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a sharpness score of 85.1 (moderately decisive), meaning 85.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 43 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 49.7% (90% CI: 44.8%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 273 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 9.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 46.0% (90% CI: 42.3%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 489 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 11.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 37.4% (90% CI: 32.6%-42.3%) win rate for white, based on 267 Lichess games. Average game length is 52 moves with a 32.6% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.0%-49.2%) win rate for white (390 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.4%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid has a 46.1% (90% CI: 43.0%-49.1%) win rate for white (718 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.7%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid is statistically balanced with a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.7%-47.4%) 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.