Best response to the Alekhine Defense (B03)

1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 · Black to move

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What is the best response to the Alekhine Defense (1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with b5.

The main theoretical reply is b5, reaching the Alekhine Defense: O'Sullivan Gambit.

Ranked replies for Black
b5 theory
d6 theory
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