Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nf6/2. e5/2...Nd5/3. d4

Alekhine's Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4

Alekhine's Defence

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With his knight finally safe, Black can start to put pressure on White's pawn center. The most aggressive move in this position is 3...d6 or e6.

Black also has the option of playing the dubious but somewhat tricky O'Sullivan Gambit with 3...b5.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4'

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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4'

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: ()
Italian game: ()
Spanish game: ()

With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox