Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Romanishin–Psakhis Variation

This opening is a solid and flexible defense for Black against White's central pawn push.

1. d4 2. Nf6 3. c4 4. e6 5. Nc3 6. Bb4 7. e3 8. b6 9. Ne2 10. c5 11. a3 12. Ba5

The Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation, Romanishin–Psakhis Variation typically involves Black fianchettoing their bishop to control the center and putting pressure on White's pawn structure. By playing b6 and Ba5, Black aims to challenge White's strong pawn on c4 and potentially exchange it off. This variation often leads to complex and strategic positions where both sides have chances for active play. White has various options to choose from in response, such as advancing in the center or developing pieces to prepare for the middlegame. Black, on the other hand, can continue to develop their pieces and look for opportunities to create imbalances on the board. Overall, this opening provides both players with interesting possibilities and room for creative play.

Stockfish score: 0.5, depth 45
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
50.7%
4.5%
44.8%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...2200--
2200...250056.246.8
2500...54.748.6