Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation

ECO A48

Move order

1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6 3. Bg5 Bg7 4. Nbd2 c5

Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation (A48)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO A covers irregular and flank openings—systems that skip the main e4/d4 fight early. 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