A01

Nimzo-Larsen Attack

1. b3
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The position after 1. b3, Black to move.

In the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

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The Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code A01. It is reached after the moves 1. b3: 1 move in, with Black to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

11 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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Variations of the Nimzo-Larsen Attack

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