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Veresov Attack
For WhiteintermediateFamily: VeresovECO D01
Also known as: Veresov
6/10
Beginner-friendly
8/10
Aggressive
5/10
Solid
6/10
Trap potential
1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5 — the queenside cousin of the Trompowsky. Aggressive but theoretically dubious.
♟ Key Ideas
Pin the f6 knight, push e3-f3-e4, attack on either wing.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Allowing Black easy equality with ...Nbd7 and ...c6. Misplacing the queen's knight.
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The Richter-Veresov Attack - Plans, Structures, Patterns, Variations · Chess Openings
Hanging PawnsIntermediate600–1800Openings