Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3
4… c6−0.24
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation (D01), reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3, Stockfish 18 recommends 4… c6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.24).
Top engine moves
- −0.244… c6 5. e3 Qb6 6. Bd3 Qxb2 7. Nge2 Bxd3 8. cxd3 Qa3 9. e4
- −0.174… Bg6 5. Nh3 c6 6. Nf4 Nbd7 7. e3 Qb6 8. Qd2 Qxb2 9. Rb1
- −0.174… Nbd7 5. e3 c6 6. Bd3 Bxd3 7. Qxd3 e5 8. O-O-O h6 9. Bh4
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation?
After 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. f3, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 4… c6 for Black, continuing 5. e3 Qb6 6. Bd3 Qxb2 7. Nge2 Bxd3 8. cxd3 Qa3 9. e4. The position is roughly equal (−0.24). The next best moves are 4… Bg6 (−0.17) and 4… Nbd7 (−0.17).
Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.24: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation?
D01. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; D is the volume for closed and semi-closed games.
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).