ECO code: A45
Opening Name: Trompowsky: 2...c5
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 c5
Description: The move 2...c5 in the Trompowsky Attack is a direct challenge to White's central control, immediately contesting the d4 pawn and aiming to undermine White's center from the flank. This move strikes at the heart of White's setup, forcing White to decide how to maintain or abandon the center tension.
Characteristic: The move 2...c5 is characteristic of an active and dynamic approach by Black. Instead of passive development, Black opts for immediate counterplay in the center and queenside, preventing White from comfortably consolidating the bishop's pin on the knight at f6.
Attacking or Defensive: For Black, 2...c5 is an attacking move as it challenges White's center early and seeks counterplay. For White, responding accurately is important to maintain an advantage; White can be either attacking or defensive depending on how they choose to handle the tension.
Center Control: Yes, this opening move by Black directly attacks the center by putting pressure on White's d4 pawn. White's bishop move to g5 is partly aimed at controlling Black's knight, but Black's c5 strike questions White's grip on the center immediately.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Trompowsky: 2...c5, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 8 - Move #5 black