Trompowsky Attack
The Trompowsky Attack (ECO A45) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5.
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The main line
The Trompowsky Attack is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 (ECO A45). It's one of 10 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (5)
- Edge Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. Bh4(A45) - Classical Defense —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 e6(A45) - Raptor Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. h4(A45) - Borg Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. Bf4 g5(A45) - Poisoned Pawn Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 c5 3. d5 Qb6 4. Nc3(A45)
Analyze the Trompowsky Attack
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