"Diverging from the common Alekhine Defense (Ne4), this line chooses Ng8. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move fights for central squares. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives."
The move Ng8 signals the Alekhine Defense: Brooklyn Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 29%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +1.34.
Also known as: Alekhine: Brooklyn Defence (Retreat Variation), Retreat; Brooklyn Variation, Alekhine, Alekhine's defence: Brooklyn defence
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