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Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alburt Variation

ECO B048 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 g6

The Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alburt Variation (B04) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White 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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