ECO code: A45
Opening Name: Trompowsky Attack: 2...e6 3.Nc3
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 e6 3. Nc3
Description: The Trompowsky Attack is a flexible and aggressive opening choice for White, aiming to disrupt Black’s typical development early on. After Black responds with 2...e6, a solid and somewhat defensive move preparing to challenge White's center and develop the dark-squared bishop, White continues with 3.Nc3. This move develops a knight to a natural square, supports the d4 pawn, and maintains pressure on Black’s position.
Characteristic of 3.Nc3: This move complements the early bishop sortie to g5 by increasing control over the central squares, particularly d5, and prepares for possible e4 advances. It also keeps options open for White, whether to castle kingside quickly or to apply central tension.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this continuation is primarily attacking, aiming to challenge Black’s setup and seize central space. For Black, the move 2...e6 is more defensive, solidifying the position and preparing to counterattack in the center later.
Center Control: White’s 3.Nc3 supports the central d4 pawn and helps exert pressure on Black’s central squares, indicating a clear intention to fight for control of the center. Black’s e6 move is aimed at controlling central dark squares and preparing to contest the center with ...d5 or ...c5.
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...e6 3.Nc3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 5 - Move #9 white