1...d5 2.Bb2 Nf6 3.e3 e6 is variation 3 of 6 in the Nimzo-Larsen Attack course, a intermediate opening course for White (ECO A01). It runs 21 moves and begins 1. b3 d5 2. Bb2 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Nf3 Be7 …. Black plays a solid Queen's Gambit set-up. White develops calmly, castles and strikes with c4 and d4. White gets an active position with good pieces. In the lesson every move is explained on a board and then drilled; it is free.
Move by move
1. b3 – The Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
1... d5 – Black takes the centre with the d-pawn.
2. Bb2 – The bishop takes the long diagonal and watches e5.
2... Nf6 – Black develops and blocks the long diagonal for a moment.
3. e3 – White opens the f1 bishop and keeps the f-pawn free.
3... e6 – Black plays solidly and opens the f8 bishop.
4. Nf3 – White develops and controls e5.
4... Be7 – Black gets ready to castle.
5. Be2 – A calm square. White gets ready to castle.
5... O-O – Black castles.
6. O-O – White castles.
6... c5 – Black takes space on the queenside.
7. c4 – White hits the d5 pawn from the side.
7... Nc6 – Black develops the last knight.
8. d4 – White strikes in the centre too.
8... cxd4 – Black takes the pawn.
The lesson goes on for 5 more moves, each with its explanation.
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