Alekhines Gun actual use

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MinimilkChess

Ok. So I've seen Alekhine's gun. I have heard of Alekhine's gun, but what the heck does it ACTUALLY DO?!? IS the job of Alekhine's gun just to control a whole vertical row? Will someone give me a game where they not only loaded the gun but used it too?

LeeEuler

https://www.chess.com/article/view/alekhines-gun2

LeeEuler

The problem is if it is hard to defend three attackers on one file generally. It is especially potent if aligned with queen or king