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1. e4 Nc6 2. d4
A line for Black. Every figure below is computed separately for each rating band, and every one carries its own sample size.
| Band | White | Draw | Black | Blunder | Book exit | Games | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 53.2% | 4.5% | 42.2% | 40.0% | ply 3.1 | 10,375 | D |
| 1000 | 53.3% | 3.6% | 43.1% | 35.1% | ply 3.1 | 32,596 | C |
| 1400 | 51.8% | 3.3% | 44.9% | 30.0% | ply 3.3 | 23,238 | C |
| 1800 | 48.0% | 3.9% | 48.1% | 54.7% | ply 3.4 | 59,973 | C |
Results by band
All four bands are on the page. The one matching your rating is marked. Nothing here is averaged across bands.
At 600, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 42.2% for Black across 10,375 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.0% include an early material blunder (10 games at 600).
At 1000, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 43.1% for Black across 32,596 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 35.1% include an early material blunder (37 games at 1000).
At 1400, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 44.9% for Black across 23,238 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 30.0% include an early material blunder (30 games at 1400).
At 1800, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 48.1% for Black across 59,973 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 54.7% include an early material blunder (53 games at 1800).
Variations
The lines that continue the Nimzowitsch Defense, most played first at your band. Switch the band in the header and both the figures and the order follow.
1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 e5
0.6% of games at 600, n = 23,7120.4% of games at 1000, n = 53,9200.3% of games at 1400, n = 29,3850.3% of games at 1800, n = 58,769
Questions
At 600, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 42.2% for Black across 10,375 games. Most openings score better than this at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 40.0% include an early material blunder (10 games at 600).
At 1000, the Nimzowitsch Defense scores 43.1% for Black across 32,596 games. That is below average at this level. Games in this line leave known theory around move 2 on average, and 35.1% include an early material blunder (37 games at 1000).
The Nimzowitsch Defense (B00) is a line for Black. The main line runs 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4.