Alekhine Defense: Hunt Variation, Matsukevich Gambit

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B02), reached after 13 half-moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. c5 Nd5 5. Nc3 Nxc3 6. dxc3 d6 7. Bg5.

Black rook — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

Black knight — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

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