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Alekhine Defense: Hunt Variation, Matsukevich Gambit

ECO B0213 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. c5 Nd5 5. Nc3 Nxc3 6. dxc3 d6 7. Bg5

The Alekhine Defense: Hunt Variation, Matsukevich Gambit (B02) reaches this position after 13 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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