Named Chess Openings/Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation

Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl bl nl rl pd pl pl pl Position after 1. b3 e5 pd Introduction and Ideas The Modern Variation of the Nimzo-Larsen AttackNimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation https://lichess.org/opening/Nimzo-Larsen_Attack_Modern_Variation/b3_e5 2026-04-26 lichess.org en-US is a major response to 1. b3 where Black pushes a central pawn. The idea is to allow Black to develop their bishop on f8 and take the center while grabbing the chance to play e5 before Bb2 stops that move. History There is no known historical origin of the name "Modern Variation". It is named that way because it is the most common reply in modern amateur playNimzo-Larsen Attack https://lichess.org/opening/Nimzo-Larsen_Attack/b3 2026-04-26 lichess.org en-US. Main Moves 2. Bb2 2. e3 2. g3 2. Ba3 2. e4, (transposition) King's Pawn Opening Statistics White wins ~50%, Black wins ~46%, draw ~4%. ECO code A01Schachzeit 2024-11-10 Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation - Openings - Schachzeit https://www.schachzeit.com/en/openings/nimzo-larsen-attack/modern-variation 2026-04-26 www.schachzeit.com en References