Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
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Statistics from Lichess
86,350 games: White 47.3% / Draw 5.3% / Black 47.4%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 60,21960K | ||
| 25,93326K | ||
| 136136 | ||
| 3030 | ||
| 1111 | ||
| 66 | ||
| 55 | ||
| 22 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 30, 2026
Engine evaluation
−0.24 The position is about equal
Best play: 4... gxf6 5. e3 e6 6. Bd3 Bg6 7. h4 Rg8 8. Qf3 Nd7 9. Nge2
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation (ECO D01, Closed & Semi-Closed Games) is a variation of the Richter-Veresov Attack, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6 (4 moves).
In 86,350 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 47.3%, Black 47.4% and 5.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 4…exf6, in 70% of those games.
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How to play against the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
4…gxf6 scores best for Black: 50.1%, with Black winning 47.6% and White 47.4% of 26K games. The most played answer, 4…exf6, scores lowest: 50.1% in 60K games. Stockfish's first choice is also 4…gxf6.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: Black's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation (D01)”. Lichess data as of 30 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/richter-veresov-attack-veresov-variation