The Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack begins 1.b3 (ECO A01). White fianchettoes the queen's bishop on b2 straight away, aiming it along the long a1-h8 diagonal and at the central squares e5 and d4.
It is a hypermodern flank opening: White does not occupy the centre with pawns but controls it from a distance and adapts to the opponent's play. The opening is flexible and low on theory.
It is named after Aron Nimzowitsch and Bent Larsen, who played it often and successfully. A good choice for anyone who likes unconventional, strategic play with White.
Set it up on the board, move the pieces around and copy the FEN - or open the full walkthrough of the opening in a separate article.
Drag a piece onto the board, or click a piece and then click the squares. The cross beside the pieces sweeps every piece of that colour off the board, and a single piece can be dragged off the edge.
The pieces will be arranged into the chosen pattern.
It is the mating side to move. Find mate in one.
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