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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A06), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
Play reaches this position via 1. Nf3 d5 2. b3, after 3 plies of opening development.
The line refines Zukertort Opening, which traces back to the root opening Zukertort Opening.
The line splits into 4 documented sub-systems: Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Norfolk Gambit, Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Norfolk Gambit, Réti Opening: Anglo-Slav Variation, Bled Variation, and others.
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- ECO code
- A06
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 3
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
- Direct variations
- 4
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Statistics from Lichess
1,683,279 games · White 51.1% / Draw 5.8% / Black 43.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 415,281 | |
| c5 | 383,615 | |
| Nc6 | 286,234 | |
| e6 | 147,583 | |
| c6 | 123,653 | |
| Bf5 | 113,463 | |
| Bg4 | 90,803 | |
| f6 | 29,282 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:37:14
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