{"id":17927,"date":"2025-03-21T12:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17927"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:30:33","slug":"trompowsky-attack-damian-lemos","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/trompowsky-attack-damian-lemos\/","title":{"rendered":"Trompowsky Attack by GM Damian Lemos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.66% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"How to Attack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/932132687?h=f05f45b50e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this course, <strong>GM Damian Lemos<\/strong> offers you a rock-solid opening repertoire to play the <strong>Trompowsky Attack<\/strong> (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) with White.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-attack.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-attack.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-attack-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-attack-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trompowsky is a dynamic chess opening that immediately challenges Black&#8217;s setup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trompowsky is also a surprise opening, nobody is expecting it, so you get an edge by <strong>throwing your opponent\u2019s preparation out the window<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It diverges from traditional lines, aiming to disrupt Black&#8217;s development and seize control of the center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Trompowsky, Black can either ignore the Bishop on g5 and play moves like\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u2026g6\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u2026d5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u2026e6<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u2026c5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17929 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/responses-to-trompowsky.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/responses-to-trompowsky.png 498w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/responses-to-trompowsky-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/responses-to-trompowsky-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/responses-to-trompowsky-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or it can play actively with 2&#8230;Ne4, directly challenging the Bishop on g5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17930 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4.png 491w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/trompowsky-ne4-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, the Trompowsky Attack emphasizes <strong>rapid piece mobilization<\/strong>, aiming for an unbalanced position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these alternatives are analyzed by GM Damian Lemos on this course, although Damian will recommend you play two lines in particular: Bxf6 and Bh4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17931 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ne4-f3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the scenario where Black plays either g6, e6, d5 or c5, Damian suggests Bxf6. If Black plays 2\u2026Ne4, Damian suggests Bh4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After any of these lines arise, tactical opportunities abound, and that is why this opening suits aggressive players seeking asymmetrical positions, where strategic nuances and creative attacking ideas flourish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trompowsky can sometimes require precise execution, but it promises <strong>rich middlegame possibilities in return<\/strong>, making it a formidable weapon to play for the win with White.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you learn the Trompowsky with GM Damian Lemos, you will increase your understanding of piece activity, control of key squares, and the importance of flexibility in chess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its surprise value and potential for attacking play make it a valuable addition to any player&#8217;s repertoire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 1 &#8211; 2\u2026g6 Variation, Part I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 2 &#8211; 2\u2026g6 Variation, Part II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 3 &#8211; 2\u2026g6 Variation, Part III<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 4 &#8211; 2\u2026d5 Variation, Part I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 5 &#8211; 2\u2026d5 Variation, Part II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 6 &#8211; 2\u2026c5 Variation, Part I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 7 &#8211; 2\u2026c5 Variation, Part II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 8 &#8211; Classical, Big Center Variation I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 9 &#8211; Classical, Big Center Variation II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 10 &#8211; Classical, Big Center Variation III<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 11 &#8211; Edge Variation I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 12 &#8211; Edge Variation II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 13 &#8211; Edge Variation III<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 14 &#8211; Edge Variation IV<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GM Damian Lemos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/damian-lemos.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/damian-lemos.png 297w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/damian-lemos-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/damian-lemos-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damian is a legend when it comes to chess courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He started recording courses back in 2011, and since then, he has had more than 50 courses published with his name on them, many of which were best-sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GM Damian Lemos, with his vast experience and unique teaching style, turns this complex opening into an understandable and powerful weapon for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this course, <strong>GM Damian Lemos<\/strong> offers you a rock-solid opening repertoire to play the <strong>Trompowsky Attack<\/strong> (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) with White. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trompowsky is a dynamic chess opening that immediately challenges Black&#8217;s setup. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody expects it, so you get an edge by <strong>throwing your opponent&#8217;s preparation out the window<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Trompowsky Attack by GM Damian Lemos - 365Chess<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this course, GM Damian Lemos offers you a rock-solid opening repertoire to play the Trompowsky Attack (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) with White. 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