A provocative defense where Black invites White to advance pawns while planning to attack the overextended center. Named after World Champion Alexander Alekhine.
Move Sequence
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 Bg4 5. Be2 e6 6. O-O Be7 7. c4 Nb6 8. Nc3 O-O
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