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Scotch Game: Alekhine Gambit

ECO C459 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. e5

The Scotch Game: Alekhine Gambit (C45) reaches this position after 9 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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