Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation
ECO B02 · Alekhine Defense
The Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation (B02) is a chess opening in the Alekhine Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. d3.
Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. d3
About this opening
The Maróczy Variation (2.d3) is a modest approach: rather than pushing e5 and chasing the knight, White supports e4 and aims for quiet development like a reversed King's Indian. The play becomes strategic and closed, without the advanced center characteristic of the Alekhine. It is a practical choice to avoid sharp theory and play on understanding.