[02] Trompowski Defense
(Win The Game With A Rare Opening)

The Trompowsky Defense, also known as the Trompowsky Attack, begins with the energetic and offbeat move 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5.

By immediately pinning or threatening to exchange the f6-knight, White sets the tone for a sharp, strategic battle outside of mainstream theory. The key idea? Trade bishop for knight early and shatter Black’s pawn structure—or provoke weaknesses.

This line has become a powerful weapon for players wanting to avoid the theoretical jungle of Indian defenses and play on their own terms. Even elite players like Magnus Carlsen have used it at the highest level, with success.

Why Play the Trompowsky Defense?

• Avoid heavy theory – Sidestep mainstream Indian Defense lines
• Immediate imbalance – Challenge Black’s structure from move 2
• Psychological surprise – Most players are not prepared for early Bg5
• Flexible and versatile – Choose between sharp lines and positional squeezes

What You’ll Learn in This Module:

• When to exchange on f6—and when to keep the pressure
• How to capitalize on doubled f-pawns or awkward piece placement
• Navigating sidelines like 2…Ne4, 2…d5, or even 2…h6
• Dynamic pawn pushes like h4 and c4 to disrupt Black’s development
• Model games from grandmasters like Julian Hodgson and Antoneta Stefanova

Materials Included:

• 60 minutes of strategic video analysis by Vojislav Milanović
• PGN ChessBase files with commented lines and instructive examples
• Structured in 4 focused systems that cover Black’s main responses

Sample Lines Covered:

• 1.d4, d5, 2.Bg5, Nf6, 3.Bxf6, gxf6, 4.c4
• 1.d4, Nf6, 2.Bg5, Ne4, 3.h4 with ideas of h5 and e3
• 1.d4, Nf6, 2.Bg5, h6, 3.Bxf6 (or retreat)
• A45 systems and modern approaches to counterplay

Interested in accessing this course?

To purchase the course or request more information, please get in touch with vojachess@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your full name and the name of the course you’re interested in — Coach Vojislav Milanović will guide you through the next steps.

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