Caro-Kann Defense: Alekhine Gambit

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Bd3

ECO B15

The Caro-Kann Defense: Alekhine Gambit is a chess opening line in the Caro-Kann Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Bd3.

It is catalogued under code B15 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Bd3 is chosen by White on move 5.

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