"Alekhine's Defence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after Alexander Alekhine. Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=Alekhine's Defence}} Alekhine's Defence
  1. (chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves e4 Nf6. Wikipedia link: Alexander Alekhine Categories (topical): Chess, Chess openings Translations (chess opening): Aljechin-Verteidigung [feminine] (German), defesa Alekhine [feminine] (Portuguese), Aljechins försvar [neuter] (Swedish)

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