Tree path 4 levels King's Pawn Game › Alekhine Defense › Normal Variation › Alekhine Defense: Sämisch Attack
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- King's Pawn Game B00
- Alekhine Defense B02
- Normal Variation B02
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Alekhine Defense: Sämisch Attack
Overview
Alekhine Defense: Sämisch Attack is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B02), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. Nc3.
The line refines Alekhine Defense: Normal Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B02
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
639,150 games · White 50.8% / Draw 6.3% / Black 43.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nxc3 | 388,839 | |
| Nb6 | 111,235 | |
| e6 | 93,591 | |
| c6 | 39,134 | |
| d6 | 3,681 | |
| Nb4 | 1,086 | |
| Nf4 | 976 | |
| Nc6 | 273 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:06:11
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