I've been trying to learn it (discovering after my 20-year layoff that my beloved Pirc has gone from obscure to mainstream). If you're interested in some unrated practice games, let me know. The Davies book looks pretty good:
http://www.chessopolis.com/br/alekhines_defence.htm
In the games I've played so far, white diverged early from the book variations (usually by not pushing to e5 right away, or by with an early a4)...
Originally posted by lloydkToo bad about that pirc,but in 20 years opening theory changes a lot.
I've been trying to learn it (discovering after my 20-year layoff that my beloved Pirc has gone from obscure to mainstream). If you're interested in some unrated practice games, let me know. The Davies book looks pretty good:
http://www.chessopolis.com/br/alekhines_defence.htm
In the games I've played so far, white diverged early from the book variations (usually by not pushing to e5 right away, or by with an early a4)...
I have the davies book but haven't read it yet,too busy with other books.I will challenge you as white and as black🙂
Originally posted by omega5000People aren't allowed to comment on a game in progress, but i'm sure someone will give you some general ideas for the opening.
I am currently in a game with the Alekhine Defence,
please see my game#207412
I am playing against Knight3
could anyone please help me with this opening? I am not a very good chess player.
Thanking you,
Omega5000.
Originally posted by omega5000Well,I'm not going to help you while the game is in progress.However,I can tell you that it's no Alekhine.You guys transposed into some kind of four knights game,I think.
I am currently in a game with the Alekhine Defence,
please see my game#207412
I am playing against Knight3
could anyone please help me with this opening? I am not a very good chess player.
Thanking you,
Omega5000.
ps: your position looks promising🙄