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Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
Overview
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation is a named branch in the Closed & Semi-Closed Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO D01.
The Closed & Semi-Closed Games group covers closed and semi-closed games — 1.d4 systems characterised by long strategic manoeuvring rather than early tactics.
The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5 Bf5 4. Bxf6.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Richter-Veresov Attack, part of the broader Richter-Veresov Attack system.
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- ECO code
- D01
- Group
- Closed & Semi-Closed Games (D)
- Plies
- 7
- Parent
- Richter-Veresov Attack
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Statistics from Lichess
86,350 games · White 47.3% / Draw 5.3% / Black 47.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| exf6 | 60,219 | |
| gxf6 | 25,933 | |
| e6 | 136 | |
| g6 | 30 | |
| Nc6 | 11 | |
| Nd7 | 6 | |
| h6 | 5 | |
| Bg6 | 2 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:41:41
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