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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern 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.
It is reached after 5 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3.
The line refines Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation, which traces back to the root opening Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
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- ECO code
- A01
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
3,310,552 games · White 51.0% / Draw 4.6% / Black 44.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1,567,850 | |
| Nf6 | 704,941 | |
| Bc5 | 302,710 | |
| d6 | 242,102 | |
| a6 | 163,462 | |
| f5 | 84,645 | |
| g6 | 75,585 | |
| Bb4 | 46,892 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:33:13
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