B02

Alekhine Defense: Chase Variation

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. d4

The Alekhine Defense: Chase Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B02. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. d4.

It belongs to the Alekhine Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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