Veresov Opening
The d4 answer to the Trompowsky spirit: quick Nc3 and Bg5 to pressure d5 and f6, steering into aggressive, offbeat play.
Let's begin.
Press Learn to start, then play the moves yourself.
Play pawn to d4.
Variations in this course
Every line runs to a middlegame position with coach commentary at each fork. Playing White, you'll meet:
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...Bf5 Active
1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5 Bf5
Take it with you
Export this repertoire as a standard PGN — with the coach's notes as comments — to study it in Lichess, ChessBase, or any board you like. Sidelines are saved as PGN variations.
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