Alekhine Defense: Mokele Mbembe
1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Ne4
The Alekhine Defense: Mokele Mbembe is a chess opening line in the Alekhine Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Ne4.
It is catalogued under code B02 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move Ne4 is chosen by Black on move 2.
2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Modern Line and the Vavra Defense.
Named variations
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