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- Zukertort Opening A04
- Zukertort Opening A06
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation A06
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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Norfolk Gambit
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Norfolk Gambit is a gambit, classified under ECO code A06 within the Flank Openings family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It begins with 5 plies and takes 1. Nf3 d5 2. b3 c5 3. e4 to reach the canonical position.
It is a variation of Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation, which itself descends from the root opening Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A06
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
19,808 games · White 52.1% / Draw 4.4% / Black 43.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| dxe4 | 10,299 | |
| d4 | 6,483 | |
| Nc6 | 1,604 | |
| e6 | 810 | |
| Nf6 | 385 | |
| Bg4 | 135 | |
| f6 | 23 | |
| a6 | 22 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:37:17
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