C45

Scotch Game: Alekhine Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. e5

The Scotch Game: Alekhine Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C45. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. e5.

It belongs to the Scotch Game 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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