Alekhine Defense: Krejcik Variation
1.e4 Nf6 2.Bc4
The Alekhine Defense: Krejcik Variation is a chess opening line in the Alekhine Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 Nf6 2.Bc4.
It is catalogued under code B02 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move Bc4 is chosen by White on move 2.
One named continuation branches from this position: the Krejcik Gambit.
Named variations
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