Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation

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Opening Overview: Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation

By playing d5, the player enters the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, a system within the Alekhine Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Alekhine Defense. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Alekhine: Scandinavian Variation, Scandanavian Variation, Alekhine, Alekhine's defence: Scandinavian variation

Stockfish Analysis of Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation:
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Technical Details for Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation

  • ECO Code: B02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Alekhine: Scandinavian Variation, Scandanavian Variation, Alekhine, Alekhine's defence: Scandinavian variation, Scandanavian Variation, Alekhine
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