Move By Move - The Alekhine Defence:

White builds a massive wall of pawns (c4, d4, e5, and f4). While it looks incredibly intimidating for Black, it is highly double-edged. If White does not play precisely, that massive wall of pawns will become overextended and collapse under Black's heavy counterattacks. 2. The Exchange Variation The Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6 The Vibe: Controlled and strategic.

White decides to cash in on the space advantage by exchanging the e5 pawn for Black's d6 pawn. Black can recapture with either pawn ( cxd6 or exd6 ), leading to wildly different pawn structures and strategic battles. 3. The Modern Variation The Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 The Vibe: Principled and solid.

Many e4 players hate facing it because it forces them out of their comfortable, symmetric book lines. The Alekhine Defence: Move by Move

White grabs even more central space and prepares to develop their pieces.

Black directly attacks the e4 pawn on the very first move. Black does not want a peaceful game; this move forces White to make a decision immediately. Move 2: 2. e5 Nd5 White builds a massive wall of pawns (c4, d4, e5, and f4)

You will quickly learn how to use active pieces to compensate for a lack of space. ⚠️ Why you should be careful:

The game immediately becomes asymmetric, leading to dynamic, fighting chess where both sides have chances to win. e5 Nd5 3

Black plays 3... d6 to immediately begin chipping away at White's advanced e5 pawn before it becomes too suffocating. ⚔️ The Main Variations