Opening · White system
Richter-Veresov Attack
After 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38% · 1,299,562 | 48% | 4% | 47% |
| Nc6 | 12% · 408,739 | 50% | 5% | 46% |
| h6 | 12% · 408,676 | 50% | 4% | 45% |
| Bf5 | 11% · 382,509 | 48% | 4% | 48% |
| c6 | 7% · 248,939 | 47% | 4% | 48% |
| Nbd7 | 6% · 203,185 | 45% | 4% | 51% |
| Ne4 | 5% · 159,018 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| g6 | 3% · 85,409 | 47% | 4% | 49% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%. White scores 51% from here.
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