Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation

ECO B03 · Alekhine Defense · positional · intermediate

The Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation (B03) is a positional 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 Nb6 5. exd6. Simplifying dxe5. Open positions with equal chances. Recommended for intermediate players.

Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6

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