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1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5

Chess openings · D01

Richter-Veresov Attack

54,772 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bg5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12008,908
49%47%
1200–159916,587
49%47%
1600–199916,007
50%46%
2000 and up13,270
50%44%
All ratings54,772
49%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet12,771
50%46%
Blitz29,643
50%45%
Rapid11,897
48%48%
Classical461
47%49%

Variations (4)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Richter VariationD013,999
56%40%
Boyce DefenseD013,730
51%44%
Veresov VariationD012,859
50%45%
Two Knights SystemD012,025
48%47%