Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack)
Main Line
1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5
Overview
The anti-...d5 surprise weapon — sister opening to the Trompowsky. White skips 2.c4 entirely, sidestepping the Slav, QGD, Tarrasch, and Chigorin in one move-order choice, then pins the f6-knight with 3.Bg5. Named after Soviet-Belarusian master Gavriil Veresov who popularized it in the 1950s-60s. Modern revival via Tony Miles, Tony Kosten, and Baadur Jobava (whose 2.Nc3 + 3.Bf4 Jobava London is the active-bishop sister system).
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Open chess.rodeo ↗Related Openings
1. d4 d5 2. c4
1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5
Frequently asked questions
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What is the Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack)?
The Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack) (ECO code D01) is a chess opening that begins with 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5. The anti-...d5 surprise weapon — sister opening to the Trompowsky. White skips 2.c4 entirely, sidestepping the Slav, QGD, Tarrasch, and Chigorin in one move-order choice, then pins the f6-knight with 3.Bg5. Named after Soviet-Belarusian master Gavriil Veresov who popularized it in the 1950s-60s. Modern revival via Tony Miles, Tony Kosten, and Baadur Jobava (whose 2.Nc3 + 3.Bf4 Jobava London is the active-bishop sister system).
What are the main moves of the Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack)?
The main line of the Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack) is 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5. It is classified under ECO code D01 and falls in the Closed Game family of chess openings. From this starting position, both sides have well-established plans — White typically continues with natural developing moves while Black follows the response patterns described above.
Is the Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack) good for beginners?
The Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack) is a reasonable choice for beginners who want exposure to closed game positions. The main line (1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5) is easy to remember, and the resulting middlegame patterns are well-documented. Focus on understanding the typical pawn structure rather than memorizing 15 moves of theory — engine review of your own games at chess.rodeo is more useful than theory study at the club level.
What ECO code is the Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack)?
The Veresov Attack (Richter-Veresov Attack) is classified as ECO code D01. ECO (Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings) is the standard five-letter classification system developed by Chess Informant in the 1970s — A-codes cover flank openings, B-codes 1.e4 replies that aren't 1...e5, C-codes 1.e4 e5 openings, D-codes 1.d4 d5 systems, and E-codes Indian Defenses. You can browse all openings by ECO code in our free opening database.
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