ECO code: D00
Opening Name: Trompowsky: 2...d5 3.Bxf6
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 d5 3. Bxf6
FEN: rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/5B2/3p4/3P4/8/PPP1PPPP/RN1QKBNR b KQkq - 0 3
Description: The Trompowsky Attack is an aggressive and somewhat unconventional choice by White, aiming to disrupt Black's knight on f6 early. After Black responds with 2...d5, White exchanges the bishop for the knight on f6 with 3.Bxf6. This move is characteristic because it inflicts structural damage on Black’s kingside pawn formation if Black recaptures with the g-pawn, potentially doubling Black’s pawns and weakening their king’s safety.
This line is attacking from White's perspective, as it seeks to undermine Black’s typical defensive setup and create imbalances early in the game. For Black, it can be considered somewhat defensive, as Black needs to decide how to recapture and handle the resulting pawn structure weaknesses.
Regarding the center, this opening does not directly challenge the center immediately with pawns but influences it indirectly. White opts for piece activity and structural disruption rather than a classical central pawn battle.
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...d5 3.Bxf6, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 7 - Move #6 white