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Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Keres Variation

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Overview

Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Keres Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B04), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

It is reached after 13 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 g6 5. Bc4 Nb6 6. Bb3 Bg7 7. a4.

The line refines Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alburt Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
B04
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
13
Parent
Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation, Alburt Variation

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