ECO code: B02
Alekhine Defense: 2.e5
The Alekhine Defense begins with the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5. Here, White immediately challenges Black's knight on f6 by pushing the pawn forward to e5, gaining space in the center and forcing Black to decide where to relocate the knight.
Characteristic: This move is characteristic for gaining space and pushing Black's knight away early, aiming to restrict Black's piece activity and grab central control.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, 2.e5 is an attacking move, as it aggressively pushes Black's knight back and seizes space in the center. For Black, this position requires careful defense and counterplay, often focusing on undermining White's advanced pawn center.
Center Control: Yes, this opening directly challenges and attacks the center. White's move e5 grabs central space and attempts to dominate the key squares, forcing Black to respond actively.
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 Alekhine: 2.e5, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 146 - Move #2 black