Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nf6/2. e5

= Alekhine's Defence =

Black's knight is under attack. The most popular, and probably best, move is /2...Nd5/, although rarely /2...Ne4/ and even /2...Ng8/ have been played, with poorer results.

Theory table
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 * 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5