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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A01), 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.
The line arises from 2 plies — specifically the moves 1. b3 Nf6.
The line is a first-level refinement of Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
It continues primarily into one named line, Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation.
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- ECO code
- A01
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
3,740,745 games · White 47.6% / Draw 5.6% / Black 46.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bb2 | 3,530,458 | |
| e3 | 59,121 | |
| g3 | 33,717 | |
| c4 | 26,011 | |
| Ba3 | 22,661 | |
| Nf3 | 18,470 | |
| d3 | 9,345 | |
| d4 | 8,685 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:33:04
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