B02Semi-Open

Alekhine's Defense

Main Line

1. e4 Nf6

Overview

A provocative defense where Black invites White to chase the knight with pawns. After 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6, Black aims to undermine the overextended center. Named after world champion Alexander Alekhine.

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