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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation

71K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.3%Range (90% confident): 53.0% – 53.6%Based on 71K games
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Range (90% confident): 53.0% – 53.6%
Outcome Distribution
50.7%5.2%44.1%
Win
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation
Analyzen=71K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 53.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.0% and 53.6%), based on 71K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 51%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 54.1% win rate (177 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.4% win rate (647 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.5% win rate (2,048 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.6% win rate (5,182 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.8% win rate (9,798 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.2% win rate (16,032 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.9% win rate (17,590 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.7% win rate (15,593 games)
  • 2500+: 50.5% win rate (3,494 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in UltraBullet (27%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 26.9% win rate (45 games)
  • Bullet: 51.3% win rate (21,423 games)
  • Blitz: 50.7% win rate (42,393 games)
  • Rapid: 48.8% win rate (6,403 games)
  • Classical: 45.4% win rate (297 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: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 59.7% expected score (71 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (81 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (248 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (331 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.9% expected score (66 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (715 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (1,074 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (246 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 28.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (1,827 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (2,742 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (556 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (47 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (3,110 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (5,387 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (1,217 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (68 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (3,882 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (10,199 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (1,826 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.4% expected score (116 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (4,230 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (11,502 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (1,815 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 62.1% expected score (40 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (5,406 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (9,557 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (619 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (1,934 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.8% expected score (1,520 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (35 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 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 (1)
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation, English Hybrid
45.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 71K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 51.2% win rate for white (16K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.3%) outperforms Classical (45.4%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a sharpness score of 94.8 (decisive), meaning 94.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 54.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-60.2%) win rate for white, based on 177 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 48.2%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 647 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 48.7%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 50.4%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.7% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.1%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 10.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.8%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.1%) win rate for white (42K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

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

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.8%-49.9%) win rate for white (6.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

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

In Classical games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 40.7%-50.1%) win rate for white (297 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.2%.

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

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.