Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Complete Guide

A hypermodern flank system — White opens with 1.b3 to fianchetto the queen's bishop, pressuring e5 from a distance instead of occupying the center with pawns. Drill every main line against an adaptive engine, backed by real Lichess win rates and Stockfish evaluations.

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All 31 variations of the Nimzo-Larsen Attack

Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack ECO A01 26M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation ECO A01 10M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: e5 ECO A01 9M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation ECO A01 6M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: Bb2 ECO A01 5M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: e3 ECO A01 2M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation: e3 ECO A01 2M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation ECO A01 1M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: c5 ECO A01 1M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation ECO A01 1M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation: Bb2 ECO A01 1M games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation: Bb2 ECO A01 963K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: g6 ECO A01 896K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: d5 ECO A01 883K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Symmetrical Variation ECO A01 748K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: e4 ECO A01 543K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation: Bb2 ECO A01 468K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: g3 ECO A01 404K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation: g3 ECO A01 404K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Nf6 ECO A01 282K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: e6 ECO A01 214K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation ECO A01 190K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation ECO A01 112K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Graz Attack ECO A01 90K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: c4 ECO A01 77K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Polish Variation ECO A01 61K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation: Ba3 ECO A01 56K games Gambits Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Pachman Gambit ECO A01 16K games Openings & Plans Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation: Ba3 ECO A01 14K games Gambits Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Norfolk Gambit ECO A06 7K games Gambits Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit ECO A01 1K games

Frequently asked questions about the Nimzo-Larsen Attack

What is the nimzo-larsen attack in chess?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a chess opening family with 31 variations covered on Chessy. Over 75 million Lichess games have reached these positions across all rating levels.