Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5

ECO A48

The Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense is a chess opening reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5, catalogued under code A48 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

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

One named continuation branches from this position: the Euwe Variation.

Named variations

• Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation — ECO A48

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