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, and the position after those moves has 1 playable continuation to walk from here.

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Current position
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation
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Graz Attack
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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…d5

    Advances to d5 to claim central space and control nearby key squares.

    Idea: Give the pieces room to develop behind a durable central foothold.

Book continuations

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Ba3Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Graz Attack1 named lineDevelops the bishop to a3, bringing it into the game.Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

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.