Chess Opening

Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack

86 analyzed games in the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

86 games 29 variations Most played: Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 c6

Results in 86 games

White wins 58% Draws 2% Black wins 40%

Main variations

Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 c6 43 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 Nf6 3.e3 c6 5 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 Nf6 3 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 1...g6 2.Bb2 Nf6 3 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 d5 2 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 a6 2 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 1...d6 2.Bb2 2 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Symmetrical Variation 2.Bb2 Bb7 3.Nf3 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Symmetrical Variation 2.Bb2 Bb7 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation...5.f4 Qh4 6.g3 Qe7 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation...3.e3 d5 4.Bb5 Bd6 5.Nf3 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 d6 3.e3 Nf6 4.c4 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 d6 3.e3 Nf6 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 g6 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 d6 4.Nf3 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 d6 4.Bb5 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 d5 4.Bb5 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 2.Bb2 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation...3.Bxf6 exf6 4.c4 Bg7 5.Nc3 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation 2.Bb2 g6 3.e3 Bg7 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation 2.Bb2 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack English Variation 2.Bb2 Nc6 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack English Variation 2.Bb2 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.e3 Nf6 3.Bb2 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 e6 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 2.Bb2 1 Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 1...g6 2.Bb2 1

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