Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Larsen's Opening / Nimzo-Larsen Attack!

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Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Larsen's Opening!
The Larsen's Opening (also called the Larsen Opening, Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, and Nimzo-Larsen Attack!) is one of the strongest chess openings for white. White could play chess openings like the Ruy Lopez, Scotch Gambit, Evan's Gambit, Danish Gambit, King's Gambit, Italian Game, Fried Liver Attack, Giuoco Piano, Three Knights Game, Catalan Opening, Queen's Gambit, London System, English Opening, Bird's Opening, and many more! However, most of these chess openings black is usually well prepared for! How can we surprise our opponent and still play high level chess? In today's chess openings video, we cover the Larsen's Opening, which is one of the best chess openings for white. Why is this? The Larsen's Opening fights for the center of the board while not going into a main opening line. We could play the English Opening or Queen's Gambit, but nearly every chess player has seen this. The Larsen's Opening is very similar to the Owen's Defense except for being up a tempo. The Larsen's Opening is a good chess opening option for beginner level chess players as there are chess opening tricks to win fast. It is a top tier chess opening as players like Magnus Carlsen have had much success with it. The Larsen's Opening has an astounding level of chess opening theory, chess opening strategy, and chess opening principles. The Larsen's Opening might just be the most underrated chess opening for white. It can help you win games fast without making any mistakes or errors, as we simply follow good chess strategy. In addition, by playing the Larsen's Opening, we take the game into our court. Black may usually play top tier chess openings for black such as the French Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Sicilian Defense, or Caro-Kann Defense. However, when playing against the Larsen's Opening, all of this chess knowledge goes right out the window, which makes the Larsen's Opening very hard to play against. It is also a good chess opening for intermediate players as it is easy to learn and can help you withstand chess players at the master and grandmaster level. The Larsen's Opening might be my favorite chess opening for white, and we hope that you enjoy learning how to play the Larsen's Opening!
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@katlynklassen809 10 ай бұрын

I will never be the best or even a good player and because of this I decided to only learn and focus on the stuff that was on the edge of chess theory and uncommon so I can get a win off of better players once in a while. I don't care about beating the people I can beat consistently I care about the gems I can grab against the people I shouldn't.

@TheChessGiant 10 ай бұрын

Off-beat openings are where it's at!! That's cool you're looking into the Larsen's Opening.

@diptanuchakraborty2397 3 жыл бұрын

Solomon is the best teacher in youtube thaks fir improving my skills

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diptanu!

@lolondo3570 2 жыл бұрын

One od the most usefull clear and clarified chess vids ever, good job!

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate that, and I'm glad you enjoyed!

@100leagues 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content as always. I end up learning a ton from these videos, some of the best explanations I've found all over KZfaq. Some video ideas for the future could include the Hungarian opening (1. g3), the King's Indian Attack with white, or maybe even a series on something like the Ruy Lopez or the Najdorf!

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! And love the chess opening recommendations! Thanks!

@REKKnives 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Hey just a request (so take it fwiw) but I really like it when you throw in a real game at the end to demonstrate the new opening being used!! Thanks man

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

I like that! I'll try to do that more!

@riverwild1110 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos keep up the absolutely amazing work ❤❤

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thank you my brotha! Much love!

@Onkar14 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video.I learn Variety of openings from your videos.

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Onkar! More on the way!

@yakzivz1104 Жыл бұрын

Nimzo larsen really gives you a lot of versatility and attacking principles.

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more! The Nimzo-Larsen Opening is in a world of its own in a lot of ways.

@thelegendaryphoenix6860 3 жыл бұрын

You are really good at explaining this opening you just earned a sub keep up the good work

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! And thank you for the kind words, more on the way!

@TeeGar 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing the London, but tried this opening because of this video. It has worked surprisingly well. Keep up the great work!

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it bro. Ya I've been playing this and the Owen's Defense a ton lately. Also thanks for all the funny comments!

@TeeGar 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChessGiant Appreciate the appreciation 😄 Ive always felt that the world could more levity, especially now.

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@mikekyzz11 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very well done!!!

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! The Larsen's Opening is a super fun system, let me know how it goes for you!

@Standard____ Жыл бұрын

I love the Nimzo Larson

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@denyspetrov580 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Playing this opening about a year, found many new ideas in this video. Thanks!

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it. The Larsen's Opening is an underrated and top-notch option for white.

@denyspetrov580 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@remcoterharmsel3147 3 жыл бұрын

small bit of feedback. Would love to see the algebraic notation on the board. Makes it sometimes easier to spot moves or see what ur talking about. especially for beginner players.

@TheChessGiant 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!

@chessfish3970 3 жыл бұрын

it's awesome,nice explanation!

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if there's any other chess openings you'd like to see covered!

@nikhilrao3448 3 жыл бұрын

Please also include '1.b3' and 'Nimzo Larsen attack' in the title so that it reaches more people

@TheChessGiant 6 ай бұрын

Will do this now! Thanks for the recommendation in helping with the KZfaq algorithm!

@zachhaywood1564 Жыл бұрын

It's a crime you don't have more views and subscribers. I'm a 600 Elo noob and your videos have really helped me!

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this my guy! Appreciate the love! Keep working!

@-gorillagutzz-8246 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very well made video Solomon, I've been a long term viewer and I recently hit 700 because of you, you are one of the many reasons I love this game so much, so many interesting openings! Keep it up. It what be a good video idea on what makes a good opening, which openings you should ignore, and some dubious lines in popular openings.

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! It's always super encouraging to hear that these videos are helping people improve! Also that is a great chess opening idea I'll make a note of it.

@Stephen-jj8nc 2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing 8months later, how much improvement can be made in 8months? Just wondering

@-gorillagutzz-8246 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stephen-jj8nc I didn't expect a reply like this! I forgot I even commented on this post. I still actively play chess, and as of last week I am rated 1650. This game is really a joy to me.

@3Slippers 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation, I would love to see more on this opening from you.

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and will do! I absolutely love the Larsen's Opening. If you do like this chess opening for white, you'd probably like the Owen's Defense for black! Honestly, many of the same ideas are applied, white basically gets the Owen's Defense but with that extra tempo. No pressure to watch at all, but here is an Owen's Defense video that you might find helpful for both white and black! I'll drop the link below. Learn to Play the Owen's Defense - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZ-CetWDz7Sdo4E.html

@3Slippers 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChessGiant hey thanks so much, I've just switched over to Larsen/Owen from Jobava-London and Sicilian and feel really at home building positions. In my humble opinion you're the best openings guy on KZfaq, by the way :]

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Totally. That's crazy, same here! I played the Sicilian Najdorf but made the switch to the Owen's Defense and am loving it! Also, thanks for such the kind words. Truly humbled, and I'm excited to keep making more opening videos!

@remyyeldrem809 2 жыл бұрын

Been studying this video for a couple of weeks, now. Time to try it in a game!

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

What’s up Remy! Let me know how it goes!

@remyyeldrem809 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChessGiant it's been going great! I've played it 8 times OTB now and my record is 7.5/8! Be awesome to see more Nimzo-larsen content! Thanks for all the epic content, man 👍🏻

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. Congrats! That’s super good. Ive been playing it OTB a ton too and I’ve been loving it. I’ll have to come up with more content ideas for the opening but I’d love to make more.

@user-vu8pr3cg8g 6 ай бұрын

Cool vid very underrated

@TheChessGiant 6 ай бұрын

Very underrated chess opening indeed!

@emerald_ocean 2 жыл бұрын

My first time watching your content. You have a nice way of talking.

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Ayy glad you found the video helpful! Always feel free to send me in any chess related questions you may have or any chess openings you'd want to see covered!

@arj2un8 2 жыл бұрын

i love how you say 'naiy c3'for knight!

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you brotha! I have never noticed I even say it like that but you're right!

@vipinr2034 6 ай бұрын

Superb sir❤🔥👌

@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for that! Nice choice with the Larsen's Opening / Nimzo-Larsen Attack!

@edmundespina7043 3 жыл бұрын

Opening coming from our very own kababayan. Thank you dude for covering this opening

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Love it. You got it Edmund!

@alancoe1002 3 жыл бұрын

I have sort of played it: I usually would play 1.Nf3 to stunt any e5 by Black, then play 2.b3. And like you said, Owen's with a move in hand. If you played Larsens and Owens for a month, you'd learn the middlegame patterns of strategy. The tactics, I would no doubt learn the hard way(that way I remember). Thanks, Solomon. P.S. I noticed in the chessgames of Mark Duckworth, that he has played a lot of Richter-Veresovs. Clearly his Classical repertoire differs from his Coffee Chess blitz reportoire, with all those Grobs. Anyhow, best wishes and safe travels.

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

I like that move order difference! I personally like playing against e5 with b3 but I totally understand those who don't! I may eventually add that as an option for the Larsen's Opening player who doesn't like e5... Interesting I'll have to check those games out.

@theawesomelogan6729 Жыл бұрын

One of whites best options for starting moves imo. leads to super fun sharp games and black can get into a lot of trouble if they don’t know how to handle it

@TheChessGiant 10 ай бұрын

Great summary of the Larsen's Opening!

@meinewahrnehmung4594 4 ай бұрын

a good Lesson, with a silky voice and pleasant Intonation make it easy to listen. I like this opening but have always problems when black answer with 1. d5 and than c 5. Do you have a successful strategy ??

@gwen6528 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job ! Will you add the classical variation 1... d5 ?

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gwen! Ya I can add this, I will add that to the list - thanks for the recommendation

@1bra_lpm540 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I would like a video about the kings fianchetto opening

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for the great chess opening recommendation!

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for the great opening recommendation!

@kriszed5329 Жыл бұрын

Nice. It is a very nice opening when they play e5! But have you got a video with the d5 defence? That is the most common reply I find. Also, the opponents often try to fiancetto their dark or white bishop in a kind of mirror

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

That's a great thought Kris. I shouldv'e looked into some other moves for sure. Ya if something like d5, we can continue with e3 and Nf3 and then Bb5 or d4. Maybe even Be2, there's a lot of options there. (Not to mention the Hippopotamus Defense). If b6, we can probably just take up same with Nf3 and d4 and black may copy us forever (which is a little annoying) but we are a move up so it's all good in the end.

@chriscooke2789 2 жыл бұрын

This video is one of best i have seen for learning. I am currently watching videos, playing puzzles and games but feel i am doing a scatter gun approach to learning. Is there a better format for learning, ie; should i first learn a lot of openings for white and counters for black, should i study end games more or watch older games, which is best order I should be learning please?

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video brotha - and the question you asked is an important one honestly. I would say that if you want to improve at chess, the quickest way to do this is tactics. It is literally impossible to spend time on puzzles or tactics programs and not improve. Once you get better at those, you are going to start seeing more in your own games. With tactics being a strong focus, making sure you have basic endgames down is good. It sounds like you already know these things but even King & Queen vs King, King & Rook vs King, how to convert a King & Pawn vs King, basic endgame principles like activating your king and pushing those passed pawns, etc. Many say to spend a TON of time on the endgame... I personally don't really agree with this - I think you should get the basics down and just make sure you feel comfortable. Openings are also very important - I would say to spend more time on openings than endgames once you get those basic endgames down. The more prepared you can be with an opening (especially if it is complex or rare) the more of an edge you will have over your opponent. That being said, many simply learn openings and then can't survive the middlegame because of not having great tactics or strategy. So make sure your not completely ignoring strategy (pawn structure, king safety, peace activity etc.) and tactics while you are looking into openings. Choosing an opening might be hard, I would say if you are still looking you can watch different videos on one's that interest you and then play them in blitz games to see if you naturally like the positions. Once you find one or two you like, really dive in and get to know those super well. Lastly, playing chess games online can be good or bad for your chess. Just depends how you're doing it. I would say that some have a hard time trusting themselves as they think to much... in this case, playing some 5 + 0 blitz and learn to trust your intuition some. If you are someone who tends to simply move too quickly, playing some 10 + 0 or 15 + 0 games can be helpful as you force yourself to really think through positions and situations and lines. Finally, a chess coach (or friend who is further along) is always helpful in reviewing your own games. Playing can be good, but you don't want to practice bad habits. You want a coach/friend who can point out what you tend to do too much, too little, in addition to showing what you are doing well. I know that was a long-winded response, but I hope it helps!

@REKKnives 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing! I'm curious... Would this opening still work if black opens with D5 instead of E5? Or if not, what would you move into from there?

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You could simply play Bb2 Nf3 e3 and then against something like Nc6 go with Bb5 and 0-0

@Kommaer 5 ай бұрын

I've tried new concept and pretty successfully for my joy. And it appears to transfer to Nimzo- Larsen attack! 😃 And I just sack' the Larsen's (white) Bishop 😁

@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын

The Larsen's Opening / Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a great one!! So many different approaches that work coming out of this!

@Kommaer 5 ай бұрын

My idea is to castle long and go all out of attack on King's side, because for me with both Fianchetto bishop's Queens side is somehow safer. 😆

@ticchi1 5 ай бұрын

Hi, you didn't explain in your videos the most critical line for White. When black plays 1. ... d5, 2. ... Cf6, 3. ... Af5. Can you tell us how to play against it, please?

@KingPanda-lp5ir Ай бұрын

Why not play Nf3 first to stop e5 then go for b3 bb2 d4 c4 e3 Be2

@dylanandrejic4902 3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider making a video on the Portuguese Opening please? Not the Scandinavian Variation called the Portuguese Gambit, I’m talking about the actual opening. 1.e4 e5 2.Bb5 there’s also a really neat gambit that goes like 2…Nf6 3.d4! but the main line is 2…c6 3.Ba4 If you made a video on this opening, you’d be the first on KZfaq to do so. And I don’t think the opening is entirely bad so I wonder why it isn’t more popular.

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'll look into it! Seems similar to a reverse Elephant Gambit with the Nf6 d4 line.

@dylanandrejic4902 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChessGiant thank you so much for responding! I’m sorry for spamming all your videos with this request but I love how your opening videos are so concise and digestible. A lot of guys dawdle on a lot of ideas and theories but your videos are really good at getting someone ready to take it into practice games after just one watch. Huge fan of your work keep em coming! Also, when the gambit line was introduced to me, she referred to it as the “Kicker’s Gambit” I’ve googled that name so many times but haven’t found anything with that name. Just figured I’d share.

@botramduuze7188 2 жыл бұрын

I played 1. b3 for a while, but find it kinda hard to get something substantial with White.

@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын

Ya it's definitely not for everyone Botram! It's not an opening that's gonna give you a crushing position at move 10 or even 15, but really looks to give you a solid middlegame with a slight edge and some flexibility in your approach.

@Did_U_Know.. 3 жыл бұрын

Umm, TBH I think you should just play the hippo but thank you for the video 👍🏻

@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын

Hippo > Everything Else

@trira1171 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are good, but one suggestion: the big drawback of your videos is that you only portray as if position is good for one side. It would be better if you can show the best moves for both sides... like... in this video, you could have included how can black deal with Nimzo Larsen...

@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for the feedback! Ya I'm pretty sure GothamChess uses this style and it's super interesting... I may have to start incorporating this into some systems!

@sharkeemast9597 Жыл бұрын