Alekhine DefenseB02

Krejcik Variation

1. e4 Nf6 2. Bc4

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

  1. 1. e4e4 occupies the center.
  2. ... Nf6Nf6 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
  3. 2. Bc4Bc4 develops the bishop and controls d5.
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Other major variations

Krejcik Variation (B02) · Alekhine Defense · OpeningMate