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Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense

ECO D226 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 a6

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (D22) reaches this position after 6 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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