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1. b3 f5

Chess openings · Nimzo-Larsen Attack · A01

Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation

13,572 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b3 f5. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200697
51%44%
1200–15992,311
52%46%
1600–19995,628
49%47%
2000 and up4,936
52%44%
All ratings13,572
51%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet8,533
51%46%
Blitz4,244
51%45%
Rapid760
48%48%
Classical35
40%51%