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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation is a named branch in the Flank Openings group of chess theory, classified under ECO A01.
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 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. b3 Nf6 2. Bb2 g6 3. g4.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation, part of the broader Nimzo-Larsen Attack system.
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- ECO code
- A01
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
137,663 games · White 48.6% / Draw 4.3% / Black 47.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 103,125 | |
| h6 | 23,176 | |
| Rg8 | 5,200 | |
| g5 | 2,883 | |
| Bh6 | 886 | |
| d6 | 763 | |
| Nxg4 | 366 | |
| d5 | 317 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:33:28
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