Alekhine Defense: A Complete Guide

Nikolay Kalinichenko, Maxim Chetverik, 2018

Overview

The Alekhine Defense is a bold chess opening for Black, challenging conventional play from the start. It offers flexibility, allowing Black to pursue complex positions or adopt a more maneuvering strategy. While historically favored by players like Bobby Fischer and occasionally used by Magnus Carlsen, many lines remain less explored at the elite Grandmaster level. This leads to dynamic, often open games with opportunities for both sides. Playing 1...Nf6 signals an intent to play for a win.

Who it's for

• Players seeking to challenge classical chess principles.
• Club players and those with high ELO ratings.
• Chess players interested in dynamic and open positions.

Key features

• Covers traditional and 21st-century variations of the Alekhine Defense.
• Features revised evaluations of well-known lines through modern analysis.
• Written in English.
• Hardcover binding.
• Published in 2018.
• 544 pages.