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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation

3.1K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score53.8%Range (90% confident): 52.4% – 55.3%Based on 3.1K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.4% – 55.3%
Outcome Distribution
50.8%6.0%43.2%
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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation
Analyzen=3.1K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 53.8% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 52.4% and 55.3%), based on 3.1K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 49%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1200-1399: 36.8% win rate (8 games)
  • 1400-1599: 60.7% win rate (29 games)
  • 1600-1799: 55.4% win rate (151 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.1% win rate (507 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.6% win rate (936 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.3% win rate (1,163 games)
  • 2500+: 48.5% win rate (317 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in Classical (36%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (828 games)
  • Blitz: 50.9% win rate (2,104 games)
  • Rapid: 48.4% win rate (169 games)
  • Classical: 35.5% win rate (14 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 69.4% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (36 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.6% expected score (111 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (114 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (356 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.3% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (219 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (646 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (65 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (330 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (774 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (55 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (110 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (200 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)

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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Kmoch Variation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 43.2% (90% CI: 41.7%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 45.0% win rate for white (1.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (46.1%) outperforms Rapid (40.2%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 42.3% (90% CI: 35.8%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 151 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 38.1% (90% CI: 34.5%-41.6%) win rate for white, based on 507 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 44.3% (90% CI: 41.7%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 936 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.6%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 41.9% (90% CI: 37.4%-46.5%) win rate for white, based on 317 Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 9.6% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 43.3%-49.0%) win rate for white (828 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 40.4%-43.9%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation has a 40.2% (90% CI: 34.1%-46.4%) win rate for white (169 Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.4%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Hübner Variation is slightly favors black with a 43.2% (90% CI: 41.7%-44.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.