Opening · ECO B02
Alekhine Defense games
Black invites White's pawns forward with 1... Nf6, planning to undermine an over-extended centre later. It is a provocative, hypermodern choice that rewards accurate counterplay.
The Alekhine Defense in the replay library
The library holds 4 games that began with the Alekhine Defense. White won 0, Black won 4 and 0 were drawn. 3 ended in checkmate, and the games lasted 33 moves on average.
Replays
0-1
Alekhine Defense: Black mates in 39 moves
Alekhine Defense (B02) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 39
- Clock
- 3 + 2
- Played
0-1
Alekhine Defense: Black mates in 47 moves
Alekhine Defense (B02) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 47
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
0-1
Zukertort Opening: White resigns after 25 moves
Zukertort Opening: Lemberger Gambit (A05) · Black won by resignation
- Moves
- 25
- Clock
- No clock
- Played
0-1
Zukertort Opening: Black mates in 20 moves
Zukertort Opening: Lemberger Gambit (A05) · Black won by checkmate
- Moves
- 20
- Clock
- 10 + 0
- Played
Try it yourself
Play the Alekhine Defense against the computer at any of four levels, or invite a friend to a private game.