Richter-Veresov Attack

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5

ECO D01

The Richter-Veresov Attack is a chess opening reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5, catalogued under code D01 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bg5 is chosen by White on move 3.

5 named continuations branch from this position, including the Boyce Defense and the Malich Gambit.

Named variations

• Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense — ECO D01
• Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit — ECO D01
• Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation — ECO D01
• Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System — ECO D01
• Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation — ECO D01

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