ECO code: A52
Opening Name: Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, Alekhine Variation
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. e4
Description: This variation of the Budapest Defense is characterized by Black's immediate challenge to White's central control with the provocative pawn thrust 2...e5, followed by a quick knight sortie to g4 after White captures on e5. The move 4. e4 by White reinforces the center, taking an assertive stance to gain space and prepare for further development.
Characteristic: Black's early ...Ng4 aims to exert pressure on White's e5-pawn and create tactical chances, often leading to dynamic play. White's 4. e4 is a centralizing and strengthening move, establishing a strong pawn duo in the center.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this opening is attacking and center-oriented, as White seeks to build a strong pawn center and leverage space advantage. Black plays a more counter-attacking role, trying to undermine White's center quickly and create tactical complications.
Center Control: Yes, this opening heavily involves the center. White aims to dominate the center with pawns on d4 and e4, while Black challenges this control early with ...e5 and active piece play.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, Alekhine Variation, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 5 - Move #6 white