Tarrasch Defence
MICOS Opening Group D05.TA – Tarrasch Defence begins with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5. Black immediately challenges White’s central control with …c5, creating an active position with opportunities for rapid development and counterplay. The resulting pawn structure can leave Black with an isolated queen’s pawn, but this can also provide open files and greater freedom for the pieces.
The Tarrasch Defence often produces dynamic positions where active piece play, central pawn breaks and precise timing are important. Black accepts potential structural weaknesses in return for mobility and attacking possibilities, making the opening attractive to players who prefer active defence and energetic counterplay. Use the searchable table below to find openings by opening name, chess notation or MICOS code and train individual openings interactively with MICOS CAP.
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| Opening Name | Chess Notation | MICOS Code | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrasch Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 | D05.001.TA | |
| Schara Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 cxd4 | D05.002.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Von Hennig Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 cxd4 5.Qxd4 Nc6 6.Qd1 exd5 7.Qxd5 Be6 | D05.003.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Tarrasch Defence: 4...exd5 | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 | D05.004.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Tarrasch Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.dxc5 d4 6.Na4 b5 | D05.005.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Marshall Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.e4 | D05.006.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Two Knights Attack | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 | D05.007.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Grunfeld Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.dxc5 d4 7.Na4 b5 | D05.008.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Rubinstein System | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 | D05.009.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Swedish Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 c4 | D05.010.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Swedish Defence: Central Break Attack | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 c4 7.e4 | D05.011.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Prague Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 | D05.012.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Prague Defence: 7…Be7 | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 | D05.013.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 | D05.014.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Carlsbad Attack | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 | D05.015.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Endgame | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 Be6 | D05.016.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Stoltz Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 Be6 10.Rc1 b6 | D05.017.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Bogoljubow Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 Be6 10.Rc1 c4 | D05.018.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Advance Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 c4 | D05.019.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Spassky Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 cxd4 10.Nxd4 h6 11.Be3 Bg4 | D05.020.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: 11…Re8 | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 cxd4 10.Nxd4 h6 11.Be3 Re8 | D05.021.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Chandler Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 cxd4 10.Nxd4 h6 11.Be3 Re8 12.Rc1 Be6 | D05.022.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Petursson Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.Bg5 cxd4 10.Nxd4 Re8 | D05.023.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Reti Attack | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.dxc5 Bxc5 10.Na4 | D05.024.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Defence: Tarrasch Gambit | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 9.dxc5 d4 | D05.025.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Wagner Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Bg4 | D05.026.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Dubov Tarrasch Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Bc5 | D05.027.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Symmetrical Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.e3 Nf6 5.Nf3 Nc6 | D05.028.TA | Explore ▶ |
| Sub Groups | Chess Notation | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrasch Defence (D05.TA) | ||
| 129. Classical Defence | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.g3 Nf6 7.Bg2 Be7 8.0-0 0-0 | D05.014.TA 🖥️ |
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