Richter-Veresov Attack
What is the Richter-Veresov Attack?
The Richter-Veresov Attack is a chess opening that begins with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5. It is classified under ECO D01 and has 8 named variations. White chooses it with the move Bg5.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5
ECO: D01
Chosen by: White
Main variations
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Ne4
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 g6
All 8 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| D01 | Main line | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 |
| D01 | Main line | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 |
| D01 | Boyce Defense | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Ne4 |
| D01 | Richter Variation | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3 |
| D01 | Two Knights System | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 |
| D01 | Veresov Variation | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6 |
| D01 | Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 g6 |
| D01 | Malich Gambit | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 c5 4. Bxf6 gxf6 5. e4 dxe4 6. d5 |
How to learn an opening
Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.
Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures