Torre Attack

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:alternativeMoveOrder 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5
gptkbp:characterizedBy early bishop development to g5
gptkbp:ECOCode gptkb:A48
A46
gptkbp:family gptkb:Closed_Game
gptkbp:favoredBy players seeking simple development
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1920s
gptkbp:hasConcept develop pieces quickly and attack kingside
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Torre Attack
gptkbp:mainLine 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Carlos_Torre_Repetto
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:Carlos_Torre_Repetto
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkb:Carlos_Torre_Repetto
gptkb:Vishwanathan_Anand
gptkbp:openToPublic system opening
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
gptkbp:popularFor amateur players
grandmasters
gptkbp:response ...d5
...Be7
...c5
...h6
gptkbp:riskFactor low
gptkbp:suitableFor beginners
advanced players
club players
gptkbp:theme kingside attack
control of e5 square
solid development
early bishop pin
gptkbp:theory moderate
gptkbp:transferredTo gptkb:Colle_System
gptkb:Queen's_Indian_Defense
gptkb:London_System
gptkbp:typicalFirstMoves 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5
gptkbp:usedIn blitz chess
rapid chess
over-the-board chess
online chess
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carlos_Torre_Repetto
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5