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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Symmetrical Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Symmetrical 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. b3 b6, after 2 plies of opening development.
The line is a first-level refinement of Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
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- ECO code
- A01
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack
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Statistics from Lichess
820,092 games · White 49.7% / Draw 5.3% / Black 45.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bb2 | 751,991 | |
| e3 | 13,801 | |
| e4 | 10,830 | |
| g3 | 9,742 | |
| Nf3 | 7,733 | |
| Ba3 | 6,167 | |
| c4 | 5,829 | |
| a4 | 2,557 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:33:31
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