The Alekhine Defence: Move By Move Apr 2026

Many e4 players hate facing it because it forces them out of their comfortable, symmetric book lines.

Black plays 3... d6 to immediately begin chipping away at White's advanced e5 pawn before it becomes too suffocating. ⚔️ The Main Variations The Alekhine Defence: Move by Move

White builds a massive wall of pawns (c4, d4, e5, and f4). While it looks incredibly intimidating for Black, it is highly double-edged. If White does not play precisely, that massive wall of pawns will become overextended and collapse under Black's heavy counterattacks. 2. The Exchange Variation The Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6 The Vibe: Controlled and strategic. Many e4 players hate facing it because it