Current position
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
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 setup
Move ideas
Advances the b-pawn to gain queenside space and control new squares.
Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.
Advances to e5 to claim central space and control nearby key squares.
Idea: Give the pieces room to develop behind a durable central foothold.
Develops the bishop to b2, bringing it into the game.
Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.
Develops the knight to c6, bringing it into the game.
Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.
Advances the c-pawn to gain queenside space and control new squares.
Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.
Waiting for Lichess game popularity.
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.
ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Nimzo-Larsen Attack.