What is the Trompowsky Attack?

The Trompowsky Attack is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 89 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Trompowsky Attack, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Trompowsky Attack?

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Is the Trompowsky Attack good for beginners?

Many players learn the Trompowsky 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 Trompowsky Attack?

The Trompowsky 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 Trompowsky Attack?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Trompowsky Attack throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 89 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Opening: Trompowsky Attack

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ECO A45You play White

Defining moves1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5

Main line1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 c6 4.Nd2 Qa5 5.c3 Nxd2 6.Qxd2 d5 7.e4

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Key variations

Edge Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4
Classical Defense 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6
Raptor Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.h4
Classical Defense, Big Center Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 e6 3.e4
Borg Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bf4 g5
Poisoned Pawn Variation 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 c5 3.d5 Qb6 4.Nc3
Raptor Variation, Hergert Gambit 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.h4 Nxg5 4.hxg5 e5
Edge Variation, Hergert Gambit 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 Ne4 3.Bh4 d5 4.f3 Nf6 5.Nc3 Bf5 6.e4