Flank openings
Nimzo-Larsen Attack
1.b3 e5 2.Bb2ECO A01
White fianchettoes the queen's bishop on move one, aiming it at the long diagonal before committing any central pawn. Flexible and almost entirely transposable, it lets White reach a huge range of structures while dodging nearly all mainstream 1.e4 and 1.d4 theory.
Key ideas
- The bishop on b2 eyes e5 and the long diagonal from the very first move, pressuring Black's centre indirectly.
- White keeps maximum flexibility, choosing e3/d4, e4, or a fianchetto setup depending on Black's reply.
- A fantastic practical weapon: opponents rarely have specific preparation against it.
Who it suits
1.e4/1.d4 players who want a low-theory, flexible alternative that still fights for the centre.
Add it to your repertoire.
Drill the Nimzo-Larsen Attack move by move against the board until it's second nature.
Open the trainer