Alekhine Defense

ECO B03 · Alekhine Defense · tactical · intermediate

The Alekhine Defense (B03) is a tactical chess opening in the Alekhine Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4. Provokes white pawn advances to attack them later. Recommended for intermediate players.

Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4

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