Thursday, July 23, 2009

Torre Attack (A46 - A48 D03) - Chess Opening Theory

 

Conquer the Center:
Mastering the Torre Attack ♛

Seeking an exciting and effective opening for White?

  Look no further than the Torre Attack! This beginner-friendly system allows you to develop your pieces quickly and launch a powerful attack on your opponent's king. With our extensive archive of resources, including articles, video lessons, and annotated games, you'll be a Torre Attack expert in no time!

Torre Attack Wikipedia Page


The Torre Attack is a system opening for white in the Queen’s Pawn Opening, known for its distinctive setup of d4-Nf3-Bg5 within the first three moves, tailored to counter various responses by black.

or the Tartakower Variation in the Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D03):

or the Torre Attack in the East Indian Defence (ECO code A48):

or the Torre Attack in the Indian Defence (ECO code A47):



BOOKS (Free)

Looking to bolster your Torre Attack knowledge without breaking the bank? Here are a couple of fantastic free resources to add to your chess library:

  • Beating The Anti- Kings Indians - 193 page PDF - This comprehensive PDF delves into various responses Black can employ against the King's Indian Defense, including the Torre Attack (covered in Chapter 10, pages 137-147). While the entire book isn't dedicated solely to the Torre Attack, this chapter provides valuable insights into navigating this specific opening against the King's Indian.

  • Short & Sweet: Torre Attack - FREE Chessable Course 
    This Chessable course offers a concise and effective way to learn the Torre Attack's key variations. With 30 trainable variations and 72 minutes of video instruction, you'll gain a solid understanding of the opening's core concepts and common lines. The course utilizes Chessable's spaced repetition system to help you solidify your learning and retain information for the long term.

Torre Attack Chess Articles

Here's a curated selection of articles to equip you with a thorough understanding of the Torre Attack:

  • Torre Attack – The Ultimate Opening Guide for White & Black  - Chessable Blog - This comprehensive guide delves into the core concepts of the Torre Attack, from strategic ideas and common variations to handling Black's responses. Illustrative games and explanations of key tactics will solidify your knowledge and equip you to outwit your opponents!

  • Torre Attack  - Chess pathways Article w/12 min Embedded Video

  • Become a Lumbeerjack with the Torre Attack!  - Chessbase Article - The page provides an in-depth review of Simon Williams’ DVD on the Torre Attack, a less mainstream but sound chess opening strategy. It highlights the benefits of using the Torre Attack to gain an advantage over well-prepared opponents and includes various features like tactics training and a database of opening theory.

  • Play The Awesome Torre Attack - IM Alberto Chueca - This page provides an in-depth guide to the Torre Attack, a chess opening system that offers flexibility and complex play, similar to the London System. It emphasizes quick development and kingside attacks, while cautioning against potential counters involving the b2 pawn.

  • Torre Attack - ChessDoctrine.com Guide (Really Nice Guide) - This page provides a detailed overview of the Torre Attack, a chess opening characterized by the moves d4, Nf3, and Bg5. It highlights the opening’s history, strategic objectives, key variations, and differences from similar systems like the Colle System.
     

Torre Attack LiChess Studies

Lichess studies offer a fantastic way to delve deeper into the Torre Attack through interactive exploration. Here are some studies to elevate your game:

  • Torre Attack Masterclass - 2 Chapters - Analyze annotated games featuring the legendary masters Lasker and Kasparov. Learn from the greats and witness the Torre Attack in action!

  • Colle - Torre - London Systems - 17 Chapters ( Nice Study w/ A bunch of Model Games) This comprehensive study explores a group of opening systems known for their flexibility, including the Torre Attack. Gain a deeper understanding of interconnected opening ideas.

  • The Torre Attack - 8 Chapter Study (Real Well Done.) - This well-structured study provides a comprehensive understanding of the opening's core concepts.

  • torre attack - 7 Chapter Study

  • Destroy the Anti-Torre Attack - 5 Chapters - Feeling confident about your Torre Attack? This study equips you to dismantle Black's attempts to counter your strategy.

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

Games Databases

Dive into a vast collection of Torre Attack games to witness the opening in action and glean valuable insights from real-world battles:

Chessgames.com

Torre Attack (Tartakower Variation) (D03) 1 d4 d5 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 Bg5 - 2251 Games - Browse through hundreds of Torre Attack games, allowing you to filter by player, rating, and other criteria.

Collections

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Annotated Games

Torre Attack Chess Video Lessons


U1400: the London, the Colle, and the Torre Attack, with GM Ben Finegold - 52 Min -Chess instructor GM Ben Finegold breaks down three popular openings for White - the London System, the Colle System, and the Torre Attack - highlighting their similarities and showcasing their potential with analysis of famous games. 
GM Jose Gonzalez - (New)

  • The Torre Attack 2023 - Introduction - 14 Min - GM Jose Gonzalez - GM Jose Gonzalez offers a complete beginner-friendly guide to the Torre Attack chess opening. Learn key concepts, move orders, pawn structures, and how to launch winning attacks!

  • Master the Torre Attack 2023 - 13 Min - GM Jose Gonzalez dives deep into a trendy pawn sacrifice used by top players like Daniil Dubov. Explore how to pull it off and how Black can counter this dangerous tactic.

The Torre Attack - Plans, Structures, Patterns, Variations · Chess Openings - 55 Min - Hanging pawns - The Torre Attack is an easy to play attacking system for white. It's easy to learn and understand, and learning it will add to your attaching opening repertoire without too much effort. Beat Anyone With Torre Attack! - 23 Min - GM Damien Lemos - Torre Attack vs Queen B6 Early! [GM Damian Lemos] explores a chess game where White uses the Torre Attack to launch a successful kingside attack against Black's early Queen B6.
Opening Basics #38: Torre attack - 38 Min - Jim's Chess Channel - This video explores the Torre Attack, a chess opening for White. Learn typical setups, strategic ideas, and see analysis of a historical game to add this powerful weapon to your arsenal.

Opening Repertoire || Torre Attack - 24 Min - Chess Lessons - This video dives into this exciting chess opening, perfect for beginners who want to develop their pieces quickly and launch a fierce kingside attack.

Understand the Torre Attack - Setups with ...h7-h6 followed by ...g7-g5 & Rare Systems -  1.5 Hr - GM Papaioannou  -This chess lecture by GM Papaioannou dives into the Torre Attack, a white opening with an early bishop fianchetto. He explores rare lines where black plays h7-h6 and g7-g5 early, and recommends Nc4 and bishop g3 for white to combat them.(Nice Lesson)

Beat the KID and the Grunfeld with the Torre attack! - 22 Min

Opening Repertoire || Torre Attack - 25 Min - If you are searching for promising opening that is flexible and don't need memorization then Torre Attack is good opening for you.
The Torre Attack 12 Min - Chess Pathways - This video explores the Torre Attack, a system where white fianchettoes the light-squared bishop early. It explains white's plans for a kingside attack but also discusses how black can counter this strategy with moves like Nc4 and Knight to e4.

Black vs. Torre Attack

  • How to crush the Torre Setup -  8 Min - Robert Plunketts Chess lab - This video from Robert Plunkett's Chess Lab dismantles the Torre Setup, a White opening. Learn how Black can exploit an early Knight move and potentially punish castling kingside with a devastating tactic.

  • A simple way to face the Torre Attack - 12 Min - NM Bryan Tillis is back with chess analysis! In this game, we will explore a simple way to face the Torre Attack.
  • Torre Attack Chess Game Analysis (Black's Perspective) - 35 Min - NM Bryan Tillis - In this detailed analysis, the commentator examines a Torre Attack chess game from Black’s perspective. The discussion covers strategic moves, pawn structure, and piece placement.

Torre Attack Chess Traps


Torre Attack Game Videos (w/analysis)


Playlists
The Torre Attack Collection  - 6 Video Playlist  - kingscrusher

Torre Attack  - 11 Video Playlist  - Axon Chess Academy (All 11 games are IM Andrew Martin)


PGN Game Downloads

TorreAttack.pgn - 1736 Games (U of Pitt Archive)



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