Flank openings

Nimzo-Larsen Attack

1.b3

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack starts with 1.b3 and is catalogued under ECO A01, in the flank openings half of the book. The catalog indexes 18 lines inside it, grouped into 13 named variations.

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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.b3

    Advances the b-pawn to gain queenside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

  2. 1…Nf6

    Develops the knight to f6, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

  3. 2.Bb2

    Develops the bishop to b2, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

  4. 2…g6

    Advances the g-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

  5. 3.g4

    Advances the g-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Prepare a fianchetto or discourage the opponent’s expansion on that wing.

Book continuations

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Named variations

Each line below is an indexed entry under Nimzo-Larsen Attack. Open one to load it on the board and keep exploring from that position.

Openings from the same volume

ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack.