The Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation reaches a named position after 5 moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6
In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then complete Practice without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.
If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related lines below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.
The idea behind this line
Black invites White's pawns forward, then attacks the extended center.
What to look for
- Attack the center with ...d6 and ...c5.
- Use pieces to pressure e5.
- Castle before opening more lines.
Position details
This line branches from Alekhine Defense with Nb6.
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