Opening Overview

Nimzo-Larsen Attack

18 lines
black repertoire

About This Opening

Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a solid opening that emphasizes structure, flexibility, and reliable development.

These structures usually reward accurate development, good piece coordination, and patience before committing to pawn breaks.

The practical edge often comes from knowing the main pawn structures and where each side wants counterplay, rather than memorizing long forcing lines.

Key ideas
  • Typical theme: sound structure and flexible plans.
  • Most plans revolve around piece activity and pawn breaks at the right moment.
  • Best for players who want reliable positions and clear structure.
  • Learn the standard middlegame plans, not just the first moves.

Choose a variation

Nimzo-Larsen Attack
A01 1 plies
1. b3
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 d5
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 f5
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 c5
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Graz Attack
A01 3 plies
1. b3 d5 2. Ba3
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 Nf6
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 e5
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
A01 4 plies
1. b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
A01 5 plies
1. b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
A01 6 plies
1. b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. c4 Nf6
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Pachman Gambit
A01 5 plies
1. b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. f4
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Polish Variation
A01 2 plies
1. b3 b5
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