Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. Nf3/2...d5/3. Bg5

Torre Attack
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/5n2/3p2B1/3P4/5N2/PPP1PPPP/RN1QKB1R b
Moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Bg5
ECO code: D03
Parent: Queens Pawn Opening

Torre Attack

The Torre Attack is not often seen at top level, as statistically doesn't give white much more than equality. However, if black does not play accurately, white can get a dangerous kingside attack.

e6 is most common, although statistically gives white the better chances, and plays into whites goals for the Torre. Perhaps best for black is the dynamic c5.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Bg5

3
Bg5 e6
... Ne4
... Nbd7
... c6
... c5
... Bf5
... g6
... Bg4
... h6

References

• Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.