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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.4%Range (90% confident): 45.4% – 49.4%Based on 1.7K games
0%47.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.4% – 49.4%
Outcome Distribution
45.3%4.1%50.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Ne4
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 47.4% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.4% and 49.4%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 57%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.6% win rate (16 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.1% win rate (54 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (178 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.6% win rate (435 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.4% win rate (540 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.4% win rate (352 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.1% win rate (131 games)
  • 2500+: 56.8% win rate (17 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (47%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 43.0% win rate (584 games)
  • Blitz: 46.6% win rate (927 games)
  • Rapid: 46.3% win rate (209 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (6 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: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 37.6% expected score (79 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 57.2% expected score (82 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (156 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (235 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (44 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (142 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (312 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (83 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 40.9% expected score (86 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (210 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.9% expected score (55 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 41.9% expected score (60 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (62 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 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: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation perform best?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (435 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (54.1%) outperforms Rapid (50.6%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 178 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 48.6%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 435 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 44.8%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 540 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 47.3%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 352 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 44.6%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 131 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 54.1% (90% CI: 50.7%-57.4%) win rate for white (584 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 45.6%-51.0%) win rate for white (927 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 44.9%-56.2%) win rate for white (209 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

Is the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation a good opening?

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Euwe Variation is statistically balanced with a 50.6% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.