B02
Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack, Mikenas Variation
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. c5 Nd5 5. Bc4 e6 6. Nc3 d6
The Alekhine Defense: Two Pawns Attack, Mikenas Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B02. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. c5 Nd5 5. Bc4 e6 6. Nc3 d6.
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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