Veresov Attack

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:alternativeName Richter-Veresov Attack
Veresov Opening
Veresov System
gptkbp:ECOCode D01
gptkbp:firstBook 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5
gptkbp:frequentlyPlayedBy gptkb:Vasily_Smyslov
gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:grapeVariety Veresov–Nimzowitsch Attack
Veresov–Richter Attack
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Veresov Attack
gptkbp:introducedIn 1920s
gptkbp:mainLine 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5 Nbd7 4.e3
gptkbp:namedAfter Gavriil Veresov
gptkbp:notableGame Carlsen vs. Aronian, 2012
Veresov vs. Kotov, 1946
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
gptkbp:popularFor rare at top level
occasional use in elite tournaments
gptkbp:popularizedBy Gavriil Veresov
gptkbp:strategy pawn storm on kingside
early queen-side castling
pressure on f6 knight
gptkbp:suitableFor club players
surprise weapon
gptkbp:theme early development of bishop to g5
potential for kingside attack
quick central control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Queen's_Pawn_Game
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7