1. b3 Nf6 2. Bb2 g6 3. g4
Chess openings · Nimzo-Larsen Attack · A01
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Spike Variation
6,123 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. b3 Nf6 2. Bb2 g6 3. g4. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 268 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,397 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,319 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 2,139 | 52%44% |
| All ratings | 6,123 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,593 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 54%43% |
| Rapid | 393 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 11 | – |