Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Bf5 4.Bxf6

ECO D01

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation is a chess opening line in the Richter-Veresov Attack complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Bf5 4.Bxf6.

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

The defining move Bxf6 is chosen by White on move 4.

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