D01
Richter-Veresov Attack
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5
In the Richter-Veresov Attack, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Richter-Veresov Attack is a chess opening classified under ECO code D01. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5: 5 moves in, with Black to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
6 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Boyce Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Ne4
- Malich Gambit1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 c5 4. Bxf6 gxf6 5. e4 dxe4 6. d5
- Richter Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3
- Two Knights System1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3
- Two Knights System, Grunfeld Defense1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 g6
- Veresov Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6
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