Nimzo-Larsen Attack · A06
Classical Variation, after 1. Nf3
1. Nf3 d5 2. b3
In the centre, Black holds d5.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. Theory calls this the Zukertort Opening.
- 1... d5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. b3 Prepares the fianchetto: the bishop will take the long diagonal via b2. Theory calls this the Classical Variation.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 18 in the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.