Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nf6/2. e5/2...Nd5/3. d4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 | |
Alekhine's Defence
[edit | edit source]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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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4'
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... d6 |
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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4'
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... e6 |
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References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
2. f4
King's gambit
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Accepted
Other
Declined
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Vienna
Other
1. e4 other
- Barnes ?
- Borg ?
- Corn stalk ??
- Duras ??
- 1...b5 ??
2. c4
Queen's gambit
Queen's gambit
2. other
- Accelerated London
- Colle
- Levitsky !?
- Amazon ?!
- Blackmar-Diemer ?
- Mason ?
- Zurich ??
2. c4 other
2. other:
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox