The Alekhine revitalised, Christian Bauer (English)
The Alekhine (1.e4 Nf6) is a rare guest in general and especially at a high-level. During the pandemic, however, this daring opening has been employed on several occasions, notably by the World Champion Magnus Carlsen. A faster time-control and perhaps the unusual atmosphere created by online games probably helped some players unleash, from time to time, a marginal opening to surprise their opponents. More
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CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Sidelines
- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5
- 2nd move alternatives
- 3rd move alternatives
- 3.Nc3 Nxc3 4.bxc3
- 3.c4 Nb6 4.a4 and 4.c5 Nd5 5.Nc3
- Four Pawns Attack
- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.c4 Nb6 5.f4
- 5...dxe5 6.fxe5 g6 and 6...c5 7.d5 g6
- 5...g6
- Exchange Variation
- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.c4 Nb6 5.exd6
- 5...exd6
- 5...cxd6 6.d5 and 6.Nc3 g6 7.Bd3 Bg7 8.Nge2
- 5...cxd6 6.Nf3 and 6.Nc3
- Voronezh Variation
- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.c4 Nb6 5.exd6 cxd6 6.Nc3 g6 7.Be3 Bg7
- Deviations before 9...e5
- 8.Rc1 0-0 9.b3: 9th move alternatives
- 9...Bf5
- Endgame after 9...e5 10.dxe5 dxe5 11.Qxd8 Rxd8
- Modern Variation
- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.Nf3 g6
- 5.Ng5
- 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7: 7th move alternatives and earlier deviations
- 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 7.Qe2
- 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 7.0-0
- 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 7.Ng5 e6 8.f4 dxe5 9.dxe5
- 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 7.Ng5 e6 8.f4 dxe5 9.fxe5
- 5. Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 Bg7 7.Ng5 e6 8.Qf3
- Exercises 1-15
- Description
- Exercise 1
- Exercise 2
- Exercise 3
- Exercise 4
- Exercise 5
- Exercise 6
- Exercise 7
- Exercise 8
- Exercise 9
- Exercise 10
- Exercise 11
- Exercise 12
- Exercise 13
- Exercise 14
- Exercise 15
- Exercises 16-25
- Exercise 16
- Exercise 17
- Exercise 18
- Exercise 19
- Exercise 20
- Exercise 21
- Exercise 22
- Exercise 23
- Exercise 24
- Exercise 25
PROPERTIES
| Language: | English |
| Level: | advanced, tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: | Computer: Dual Core |
Recommended: | Processor: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore) |
ChessBase Account: | Internet access and modern web browser, e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari. |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2023 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Bauer, Christian |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2023 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Bauer, Christian |
