Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation

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Opening Overview: Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation

By playing d3, the player enters the Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation, a system within the Alekhine Defense complex. Instead of the standard Nf3, the player opts for d3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move supports the center solidly.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Alekhine: Maroczy Variation, Alekhine Defense: Maroczy Variation, Maroczy Variation, Alekhine

Stockfish Analysis of Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation:
-0.06 Balanced
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Technical Details for Alekhine Defense: Maróczy Variation

  • ECO Code: B02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: Alekhine: Maroczy Variation, Alekhine Defense: Maroczy Variation, Maroczy Variation, Alekhine, Alekhine's defence: Maroczy variation, Maroczy Variation, Alekhine
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