Library/Openings/Alekhine Defense/Exchange Variation/Karpov Variation ECO B03
Opening· 21 plies

Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation, Karpov Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B03), reached after 21 half-moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. exd6 cxd6 6. Nc3 g6 7. h3 Bg7 8. Nf3 O-O 9. Be2 Nc6 10. O-O Bf5 11. Bf4.

Alekhine Defense: Exchange Variation, Karpov Variation ECO B03
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