Alekhine Defense: Practical Study Guide
The Alekhine Defense invites White to overextend and then challenges the center with rapid piece pressure and timely pawn breaks.
Main plans
- White gains space and must convert it into concrete initiative.
- Black provokes central pawns forward and undermines them later.
- Both sides need precise piece development before launching tactics.
Training focus
- Review model games where center overextension is punished.
- Practice tactical transitions after ...d6 and ...c5 breaks.
Last updated: 2026-06-24