Torre Attack
What is the Torre Attack?
The Torre Attack is a chess opening that begins with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5. It is classified under ECO A46–A48 and has 6 named variations. White chooses it with the move Bg5.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5
ECO: A46–A48
Chosen by: White
Main variations
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 h6
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 c5 4. e4
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2 c5
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 c5 4. e3 b6 5. d5
All 6 variations
| ECO | Variation | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| A46 | Classical Defense | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 |
| A48 | Fianchetto Defense | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 |
| A46 | Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 h6 |
| A46 | Wagner Gambit | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 c5 4. e4 |
| A48 | Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2 c5 |
| A46 | Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit | 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bg5 c5 4. e3 b6 5. 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