Alekhine Defense: Modern, Main Line (B05)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.26

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 36.5% Draws: 31.8% Black Wins: 31.7%

Strategic Overview

The Alekhine Defense: Modern, Main Line (ECO code B05) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 Bg4
UCI Move Path
e2e4 g8f6 e4e5 f6d5 d2d4 d7d6 g1f3 c8g4
Repertoire Training

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Internal Navigation

Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation (B04)