Chess Opening

Alekhine's Defense

87 analyzed games in the Alekhine's Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

87 games 37 variations Most played: Alekhines Defense

Results in 87 games

White wins 44% Draws 5% Black wins 52%

Main variations

Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Nxd5 Qxd5 5.Nf3 10 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 7 Alekhines Defense 2.e5 5 Alekhines Defense 2.Nc3 5 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Nxd5 Qxd5 4 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 4 Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation 2...d5 4 Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation 3 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Nxd5 Qxd5 5.d4 2 Alekhines Defense Two Pawns Attack 3...Nb6 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation...6.g3 Nc6 7.Bg2 Be7 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation...5.Nf3 c5 6.g3 Nc6 7.Bg2 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation...4.Bc4 c6 5.Qf3 e6 6.Nge2 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Nf3 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Bc4 e6 5.Nf3 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Bc4 Nxc3 1 Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Bc4 Nb6 1 Alekhines Defense Samisch Attack 3...e6 1 Alekhines Defense Samisch Attack 3...Nxc3 4.dxc3 d6 5.Nf3 1 Alekhines Defense Normal Variation 3.Bc4 Nb6 4.Bb3 1 Alekhines Defense Normal Variation 3.Bc4 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation...8.Nf3 e6 9.c4 N5f6 10.Nc3 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation 5.Nxe5 c6 6.c4 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation 5.Nxe5 c6 6.Bd3 Nd7 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation 5.Nxe5 c6 6.Bc4 Nd7 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Haakert Variation 5.c4 Nb6 6.exd6 exd6 1 Alekhines Defense Modern Alburt Variation 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 1 Alekhines Defense Four Pawns Main Line...12.exf6 Bxf6 13.Qd2 Qe7 1 Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation...6.Nc3 Be7 7.Be3 O O 1 Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation 5...cxd6 6.d5 1 Alekhines Defense Exchange Variation 5...cxd6 6.Nc3 g6 1 Alekhines Defense Brooklyn Variation 3.d4 1 Alekhines Defense Brooklyn Variation 1 Alekhines Defense Balogh Variation 4...Nb6 5.Bb3 dxe5 1 Alekhines Defense Balogh Variation 4...Nb6 5.Bb3 1

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