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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation

3.7M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
Black Expected Score48.7%Range (90% confident): 48.6% – 48.7%Based on 3.7M games
0%48.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.6% – 48.7%
Outcome Distribution
46.5%4.3%49.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
1...Nf6
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation
Analyzen=3.7M
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.7% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.6% and 48.7%), based on 3.7M Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 41%

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1200
1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 50.5% win rate (37,560 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.7% win rate (79,899 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.6% win rate (193,756 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.3% win rate (375,094 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.8% win rate (599,325 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (779,799 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.2% win rate (780,571 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.5% win rate (665,937 games)
  • 2500+: 41.1% win rate (232,861 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.1% win rate (82,344 games)
  • Bullet: 46.3% win rate (2,368,397 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (1,119,640 games)
  • Rapid: 47.6% win rate (167,892 games)
  • Classical: 47.3% win rate (6,529 games)

Black% 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: 59.3% expected score (133 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (14,770 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (17,966 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (4,650 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 58.3% expected score (41 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.2% expected score (542 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (35,664 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (34,851 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (8,718 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.4% expected score (124 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (3,215 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (97,143 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (76,586 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (16,413 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 51.9% expected score (399 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 52.6% expected score (10,906 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (186,505 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (148,070 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (28,326 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.3% expected score (1,287 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.1% expected score (25,816 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (310,518 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (223,064 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (38,109 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (1,818 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 49.2% expected score (24,483 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (439,163 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (276,646 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (37,624 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (1,883 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (12,348 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (515,379 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (227,533 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.8% expected score (24,537 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (774 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 46.7% expected score (4,645 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (549,038 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (102,958 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (9,100 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 37.6% expected score (196 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 37.4% expected score (256 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.6% expected score (220,217 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (11,966 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 40.8% expected score (415 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzo-Larsen Attack
51.1%
Variations (5)
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
49.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation
50.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation
50.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Symmetrical Variation
49.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation
50.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.7M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation perform best?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.1% win rate for white (233K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.9%) outperforms Classical (45.1%) by 4.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 38K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 80K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 194K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 375K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 599K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 780K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 781K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 666K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 233K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.7%) win rate for white (82K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.0%) win rate for white (2.4M Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate for white (1.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.3%-46.7%) win rate for white (168K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation has a 45.1% (90% CI: 44.1%-46.1%) win rate for white (6.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.6%.

Is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation a good opening?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.