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Torre Attack

The Torre Attack (ECO A46–A48) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5.

Torre Attack — after 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5

The main line

The Torre Attack is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 (ECO A46). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (3)

  • Fianchetto Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 (A48)
  • Classical Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 h6 (A46)
  • Wagner Gambit1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 c5 4. e4 (A46)

Analyze the Torre Attack

Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.

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