Openings and endgames
Alekhine Defense
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Alekhine Defense
A defense where a black knight attacks the pawn in front of White's king and invites the white pawns forward so they may become targets.
Alekhine Defense, Modern Variation
An Alekhine variation where White plays 4.Nf3, developing a piece and supporting the advanced e5-pawn.
Alekhine Defense, Exchange Variation
An Alekhine Defense variation where White's e5-pawn captures on d6 and resolves the central tension early.
Alekhine Defense, Four Pawns Attack
An ambitious Alekhine system where White occupies the center with pawns on e5, d4, c4, and f4.