Alekhine Defense Planinc variation

Kretinovich · 2016-06-10T10:00:25-07:00

There are about 30 games with this opening in this database, i found it today while looking on alekhine defense theory. Are there any theory on this variation and is it playable? It can maybe be used as a surprise weapon in my opinion. Please only post relevant content. All answers are appreciated!

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IM pfren

Aug 3, 2025

#21

Cahob έγραψε:

I once saw some analysis with the conclusion that 6. Qh5 was the best but its countered by 6... g4. Unfortunately cant get the analysis.

The best is simply ignoring the provocation and developing normally with 6.Nc3 Bg7 7.Nf3, when the natural looking 7...g4? fails to 8.Nh4!

The line is good only for blitz.