Black completes development and strikes at d4 with ...c5, the thematic Alekhine break. If White holds the centre with d5 the knights find strong outposts.
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You (Black)
Waiting for White...
ProgressMove 1 of 9
Move Sequence
1.e4Nf6
2.e5Nd5
3.d4d6
4.Nf3Bg4
5.Be2e6
6.O-OBe7
7.c4Nb6
8.Nc3O-O
9.Be3c5
Current lineModern with ...c5 Break
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