The Trompowsky Attack: Raptor Variation, Hergert Gambit reaches a named position after 4 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. h4 Nxg5 4. hxg5 e5
In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.
If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.
The idea behind this line
White develops Bg5 early to disturb Black's normal Indian setup and create doubled-pawn choices.
What to look for
- Question the bishop with ...Ne4 or ...d5.
- Use the bishop pair if White exchanges on f6.
- Attack White's center before it consolidates.
Position details
This line branches from Trompowsky Attack: Raptor Variation with Nxg5.
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