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Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack, Mikenas Variation

ECO B0212 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. c5 Nd5 5. Bc4 e6 6. Nc3 d6

The Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack, Mikenas Variation (B02) reaches this position after 12 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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