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What is Alekhine's Gun?

What is Alekhine's Gun?

Chess Terms : Alekhine's Gun Explained

What is Alekhine's Gun?

Chess Terms : Alekhine's Gun Explained

Alekhine's Gun

Alekhine's Gun refers to a formation in chess where the queen is directly supported by two rooks on the same file. This powerful arrangement, named after the World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, allows the player to control both the file and rank, creating a serious offensive threat.



Study Two rooks stacked one behind the other with the queen behind them on the same file. Two rooks stacked one behind the other with the queen behind them on the same file.
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