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    Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense

    1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5 · ECO A48

    Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense position after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5. White: bishop on g5, pawn on d4, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on e7, pawn on f7, pawn on h7, knight on f6, pawn on g6.

    Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5. It is classified A48 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.

    This line is a variation within the Torre Attack family. The strategic ideas above describe the family as a whole; this particular line reaches them by the move order 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense?
    The Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5. It is classified A48 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense?
    1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5. After these moves it is black to move.
    What variations come from the Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense?
    Named continuations include Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation, Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack, Grünfeld Variation, Main Line. There are 2 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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