A45

Trompowsky Attack: Poisoned Pawn Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 c5 3. d5 Qb6 4. Nc3

The Trompowsky Attack: Poisoned Pawn Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A45. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 c5 3. d5 Qb6 4. Nc3.

It belongs to the Trompowsky Attack family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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