Chess opening · ECO A45
Trompowsky Attack
The Trompowsky Attack starts 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5. It ranks #109 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. d4White pushes the d-pawn two squares to d4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... Nf6Black develops the kingside knight to f6.
- 2. Bg5White develops the dark-squared bishop to g5. It now attacks the knight on f6.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. e6 is the most popular next move among players rated under 1200 and 2000 and up, though the favorite changes in between.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | e6 42% | d5 29% | h6 29% |
| 1200–1399 | e6 36% | Ne4 19% | d5 11% |
| 1400–1599 | e6 34% | Ne4 27% | d5 13% |
| 1600–1799 | e6 35% | Ne4 28% | d5 11% |
| 1800–1999 | Ne4 38% | e6 27% | g6 11% |
| 2000 and up | e6 32% | Ne4 30% | c5 16% |
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