Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation is an aggressive opening that involves sacrificing a knight to gain a strong attack against the opponent's king.

1. e4 2. e5 3. Nc3 4. Nf6 5. Bc4 6. Nxe4 7. Qh5 8. Nd6 9. Bb3 10. Be7 11. Nf3 12. Nc6 13. Nxe5

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation begins with the standard e4 e5 opening moves, followed by Nc3 and Nf6. White then plays Bc4, aiming to control the center and prepare for a potential kingside attack. Black responds with Nxe4, accepting the knight sacrifice and aiming to disrupt White's position.

White continues with Qh5, putting pressure on Black's f7 square and threatening checkmate. Black defends with Nd6, blocking the queen's attack and simultaneously attacking the bishop on e7. White then plays Bb3, defending the bishop and maintaining the pressure on f7.

Black responds with Be7, developing a piece and preparing to castle. White continues with Nf3, developing another knight and reinforcing the center. Black plays Nc6, developing a knight and preparing to castle as well.

Finally, White plays Nxe5, capturing the pawn on e5 and further increasing the pressure on Black's position. This move also opens up lines for the queen and bishop, intensifying the attack. Both players have now sacrificed material, and the position becomes highly tactical and dynamic.

In summary, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Alekhine Variation is an aggressive opening where White sacrifices a knight to launch a strong attack against Black's king, aiming to exploit weaknesses in Black's position and create tactical complications.

Frequency: 43.3 %Stockfish score: -0.3, depth 22
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
32.8%
29.2%
38%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...1800--
1800...2000--
2000...2200--
2200...250051.250.3
2500...50.653.3