Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Alatortsev Variation

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Alatortsev Variation is a chess opening that involves sacrificing a pawn to gain central control and develop pieces quickly.

1. d4 2. d5 3. c4 4. dxc4 5. Nf3 6. a6 7. e3 8. Bg4 9. Bxc4 10. e6 11. d5

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Alatortsev Variation begins with White offering a pawn on d4, which Black accepts by capturing it with their own pawn on d5. White then plays c4, aiming to regain the pawn or maintain control of the center. Black responds with dxc4, accepting the gambit and allowing White to develop their knight to f3. Black plays a6, preventing White's knight from occupying b5.

White continues with e3, preparing to develop their light-squared bishop to a more active square. Black develops their bishop to g4, pinning White's knight on f3 and potentially disrupting their development. White responds by capturing Black's bishop with their bishop on c4, forcing Black to recapture with their queen.

Black then plays e6, reinforcing their control over the central d5 square and preparing to develop their dark-squared bishop. White seizes the opportunity to play d5, gaining space and opening up lines for their pieces. This move also threatens Black's queen, forcing it to move.

In summary, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Alatortsev Variation involves Black accepting White's pawn sacrifice, aiming to gain central control and develop their pieces quickly, while White aims to regain the pawn or maintain control of the center and disrupt Black's development.

Frequency: 0.3 %Stockfish score: 0.0, depth 22
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
38.5%
46.2%
15.4%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...2200--
2200...250053.446.6
2500...54.446.1