Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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🎬 About this video lesson:
Want a surprise weapon that avoids theory from move one? In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov explains how to win with 1.b3 (Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack)—a flexible, hypermodern opening that takes opponents out of their comfort zone.
You’ll learn how to:
* Sidestep common opening preparation
* Reach original, unfamiliar positions
* Play with ideas instead of memorization
* Build pressure with hypermodern strategy
A practical opening to confuse opponents and gain an early edge.
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📺 Recommended Videos:
🔹 1.b3 Opening FULL PLAYLIST - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9plvGjsxRk8zbc92g0ox1qth_P2W6p3k
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the 1.b3 opening variations and games shown in the video in this blog-post - chess-teacher.com/nimzo-larsen-attack
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 1.b3 Chess Opening, Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack
00:10 1) Black plays 1...e5
00:31 White's setup
01:28 Beware of this TRAP
03:24 If Black doesn't play exf4
04:38 Common Tactics & Traps
06:17 Puzzle of the Day (Hikaru's game)
06:34 2) Black plays 1...d5
08:41 Developing the Queenside Knight to d2
09:13 Middlegame Attacking Plan for White
10:27 Solution to the puzzle
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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
* 1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
* Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
* Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
* Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
* A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media
Facebook: facebook.com/RemoteChessAcademy
Instagram: instagram.com/gm.igorsmirnov
TikTok: tiktok.com/@gmigorsmirnov
X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/
#IgorNation #ChessOpenings #OpeningTraps #ChessTraps
*Reach 2000 ELO with a Clear Roadmap: Get our special bundle at just $97 (6 courses for 1)* 👉 online.chess-teacher.com/boosteloyt
🎁 *Easter Offers ends April 7th — don't miss it!*
⌛ *GM Smirnov has spent years mastering chess—so you don’t have to. Learn from his courses* ► online.chess-teacher.com/shopyd
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🎬 About this video lesson:
Want a surprise weapon that avoids theory from move one? In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov explains how to win with 1.b3 (Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack)—a flexible, hypermodern opening that takes opponents out of their comfort zone.
You’ll learn how to:
* Sidestep common opening preparation
* Reach original, unfamiliar positions
* Play with ideas instead of memorization
* Build pressure with hypermodern strategy
A practical opening to confuse opponents and gain an early edge.
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📺 Recommended Videos:
🔹 1.b3 Opening FULL PLAYLIST - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9plvGjsxRk8zbc92g0ox1qth_P2W6p3k
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the 1.b3 opening variations and games shown in the video in this blog-post - chess-teacher.com/nimzo-larsen-attack
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 1.b3 Chess Opening, Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack
00:10 1) Black plays 1...e5
00:31 White's setup
01:28 Beware of this TRAP
03:24 If Black doesn't play exf4
04:38 Common Tactics & Traps
06:17 Puzzle of the Day (Hikaru's game)
06:34 2) Black plays 1...d5
08:41 Developing the Queenside Knight to d2
09:13 Middlegame Attacking Plan for White
10:27 Solution to the puzzle
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
* 1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
* Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
* Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
* Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
* A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media
Facebook: facebook.com/RemoteChessAcademy
Instagram: instagram.com/gm.igorsmirnov
TikTok: tiktok.com/@gmigorsmirnov
X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/
#IgorNation #ChessOpenings #OpeningTraps #ChessTraps
