ECO A45 · for White
Trompowsky Attack
The line below is what Lichess 1600-1800 players actually play: after the opening's defining moves, each move is the most common choice at that point. The notes are Chessbook's move notes, the same ones shown while building a repertoire.
1,828,356 games in this band reached the Trompowsky Attack position. From there White won 49% and drew 4%.
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 e6 3. e4 Be7 4. e5 Nd5 5. Bxe7 Qxe7 6. c4 Nb6
Moves 1 to 2
1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 e6
1. d4
The Queen's Pawn opening is more usually more positional in nature, White intends to develop the pieces while having a share of the center.
1... Nf6
Preventing e4 while developing a piece.
2. Bg5
Developing the bishop while aiming to exchange on f6 and double black's pawns.
2... e6
Preventing White from playing Bxf6 and doubling Black's pawns.
- 2... g6: Continuing with the usual King's Indian setup.
- 2... d5: Fighting for control of the center. Black allows White to double his pawns, claiming that the bishop pair is worth more here.
- 2... Ne4: Moving the knight to threatens White's bishop and avoid taking on doubled pawns.
Moves 3 to 4
3. e4 Be7 4. e5 Nd5
3. e4
3... Be7
4. e5
4... Nd5
Moves 5 to 6
5. Bxe7 Qxe7 6. c4 Nb6
5. Bxe7
5... Qxe7
6. c4
6... Nb6
Plans for White in this position
What White usually does from here in Chessbook's games data. Hover a move to see it on the board.
- White typically castles kingside
- The pawn on e5 generally captures the pawn on d6
- The pawn on d4 usually recaptures the pawn on e5
- The kingside knight often develops to f3
- The queenside knight typically develops to c3
- The light-squared bishop generally develops to d3
- A common pawn move is c5
Related opening guides
- Italian Game for White
- Queen's Gambit for White
- English Opening for White
- Bishop's Opening for White
- Zukertort Opening for White
- Ruy Lopez for White