This is ALEKHINE'S DEFENSE (you met Alekhine in the last lesson) - a very provocative opening. White's pawn immediately comes under attack. What should he do about it? |
After the moves 1. d2-d4 Ng8-f6 2. c2-c4 e7-e6 3. Nb1-c3 Bf8-b4 we reach this position. This is known as the NIMZO-INDIAN DEFENSE. Black prevents e2-e4 again by PINNING the White Knight. |
Caro-Kann Defense Scandinavian Defense Pirc Defense Alekhine's Defense |
Caro-Kann Defense Scandinavian Defense Pirc Defense Alekhine's Defense |
Caro-Kann Defense Scandinavian Defense Pirc Defense Alekhine's Defense |
Caro-Kann Defense Scandinavian Defense Pirc Defense Alekhine's Defense |
Nimzo-Indian Defense King's Indian Defense Dutch Defense Grünfeld Defense |
Nimzo-Indian Defense King's Indian Defense Dutch Defense Grünfeld Defense |
Nimzo-Indian Defense King's Indian Defense Dutch Defense Grünfeld Defense |
Nimzo-Indian Defense King's Indian Defense Dutch Defense Grünfeld Defense |
English Opening Welsh Opening Scottish Opening Irish Opening |
Béti Opening Léti Opening Réti Opening Yéti Opening |
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