B02

Alekhine Defense: The Squirrel

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nf4

The Alekhine Defense: The Squirrel is a chess opening classified under ECO code B02. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nf4.

It belongs to the Alekhine Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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