Library/Openings/Alekhine Defense/Modern Variation ECO B04

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Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B04), reached after 7 half-moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3.

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4…Bg4 5 lines
4…g6 2 lines
- B04 Alburt Variation
- B04 Keres Variation
4…Nb6 2 lines
- B03 Alekhine Gambit
- B04 Schmid Variation
4…dxe5 1 line
- B04 Larsen Variation
4…Nc6 1 line
- B04 Larsen-Haakert Variation