ECO code: D03
Opening Name: Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack
Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bg5
FEN: rnbqkb1r/ppp1pppp/5n2/3p2B1/3P4/5N2/PPP1PPPP/RN1QKB1R b KQkq - 3 3
The Torre Attack is characterized by White's early development of the bishop to g5, aiming to pin Black's knight on f6 and exert subtle pressure on Black's central control. This move prepares for a solid and flexible setup without committing the central pawns too early.
Playing Bg5 in this position is primarily an attacking move for White, as it targets Black's knight to potentially weaken Black's kingside defenses or provoke concessions.
While the Torre Attack does not immediately challenge the center with pawns, it supports White's control of the center indirectly through piece pressure and prepares for central advances later. Thus, it can be considered a positional approach rather than a direct central attack.
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.
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Puzzle 1 of 25 - Move #7 white