Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense

ECO D01

Move order

1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 g6

Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense (D01)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO D covers queen-pawn games and closed structures, including many Gambits and the Queen's Gambit complex. White builds a pawn center and keeps the position more closed than after 1. e4. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia