Library/Openings/Catalan Opening/Open Defense/Alekhine Variation ECO E03
Opening· 13 plies

Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Alekhine Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO E03), reached after 13 half-moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 dxc4 5. Qa4+ Nbd7 6. Qxc4 a6 7. Qc2.

Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Alekhine Variation ECO E03
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