A45

Trompowsky Attack: Raptor Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. h4

The Trompowsky Attack: Raptor Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A45. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. h4.

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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