B02 · Semi-Open · a defense for Black

Alekhine Defense: Brooklyn Variation, Everglades Variation

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1.e4Nf62.e5Ng83.d4f5
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Alekhine Defense: Brooklyn Variation, Everglades Variation245 games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
21%5170%
18%4549%
16%3971%
12%3057%
7.3%1869%
5.7%1482%
5.3%1377%
4.9%1275%
2.4%667%
2%560%
Family
Alekhine Defense
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
B02
Line
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Ng8 3. d4 f5
Hypermodern
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From the archives

Alexander Alekhine introduced 1...Nf6!? in Budapest 1921: invite White's pawns to chase the knight across the board, then treat the overextended center as a target. It's provocation as strategy, from the only world champion who died holding the title.

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