What is the Torre Attack?

The Torre Attack is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 97 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Torre Attack, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Torre Attack?

The best way to learn the Torre Attack is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 97 free videos on the Torre Attack, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Torre Attack good for beginners?

Many players learn the Torre Attack at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Torre Attack?

The Torre Attack has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Torre Attack?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Torre Attack throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 97 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Opening: Torre Attack

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ECO A46You play White

Defining moves1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5

Main line1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e3 b6 5.d5

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Key variations

Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 h6
Wagner Gambit 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e4
Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e3 b6 5.d5
Torre Attack, Breyer Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 d5 4.e3 c5 5.c3 Qb6

Opening names and lines: Lichess opening database (CC0).

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