Richter-Veresov Attack
The Richter-Veresov Attack (ECO D01) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5.
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The main line
The Richter-Veresov Attack is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 (ECO D01). It's one of 8 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (5)
- Two Knights System —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3(D01) - Boyce Defense —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Ne4(D01) - Richter Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3(D01) - Veresov Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6(D01) - Malich Gambit —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 c5 4. Bxf6 gxf6 5. e4 dxe4 6. d5(D01)
Analyze the Richter-Veresov Attack
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