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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation

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Overview

Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation is a named branch in the Flank Openings group of chess theory, classified under ECO A01.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. b3 Nf6 2. Bb2 g6 3. g4.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation, part of the broader Nimzo-Larsen Attack system.

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ECO code
A01
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
5
Parent
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation

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