What are the key ideas in the Torre Attack?

System approach: d4, Nf3, Bg5, e3, Bd3, Nbd2 The pin on f6 limits Black's coordination Avoid heavy theory — play on understanding

What are White's main plans in the Torre Attack?

Build a solid setup with e3, Bd3, Nbd2, 0-0 Play c3 and e4 for a central break Use the pin on f6 to restrict Black's plans

Break the pin with …h6 and …g5 or …Be7 Develop naturally: …d5, …c5, …Nc6 Challenge with …c5 to open the position

ECO A46beginner

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5

A quiet system with Bg5 — solid and hard to prepare against.

Famous practitioners: Carlos Torre Repetto, Levon Aronian

Starting position

0 / 5 moves

Torre Pin Pressure

If Black isn't careful, the bishop pin on g5 leads to doubled pawns after the trade on f6, weakening the kingside.

Torre Attack Setup

Bg5 before e3 defines the Torre. A quiet but dangerous system.

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Queen's Gambit

1.d4 d5 2.c4

The queen of openings — classical central control and strategic depth.

London System

1.d4 d5 2.Bf4

The solid system opening — same setup against everything.

Queen's Gambit Declined

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6

Classical and rock-solid — Black maintains the d5 pawn.

Slav Defense

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6

Defend d5 with …c6 — keeps the bishop free to develop.