Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Ne4

ECO D01

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense is a chess opening line in the Richter-Veresov Attack complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Ne4.

It is catalogued under code D01 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Ne4 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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