Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Nbd7 4.Nf3

ECO D01

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System is a chess opening line in the Richter-Veresov Attack complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Nbd7 4.Nf3.

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

The defining move Nf3 is chosen by White on move 4.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Grünfeld Defense.

Named variations

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