Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6
4… gxf6−0.10
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation (D01), reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6, Stockfish 18 recommends 4… gxf6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.10).
Top engine moves
- −0.104… gxf6 5. e3 e6 6. Bd3 Bg6 7. h4 Rg8 8. Kf1 c5 9. dxc5
- −0.054… exf6 5. e3 c6 6. Bd3 Be6 7. Nge2 Bd6 8. Nf4 Qe7 9. Nxe6
- +3.214… c5 5. Bh4 Nc6 6. e3 cxd4 7. exd4 Qb6 8. Bb5 a6 9. Bxc6+
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation?
After 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 4… gxf6 for Black, continuing 5. e3 e6 6. Bd3 Bg6 7. h4 Rg8 8. Kf1 c5 9. dxc5. The position is roughly equal (−0.10). The next best moves are 4… exf6 (−0.05) and 4… c5 (+3.21).
Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.10: 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: Veresov 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+).