One move a day (3)

googo statistics: c5!

1...e5, just because you know your opponent wouldn't have prepared for it. 😉 (that's the only smile thing I know how to do!) Seriously though, this move stakes a claim at center and paves the way for rapid development. It may not be exotic but it works and still typically leads to exciting tactical games.

schakuhr: speaking of exotic, what happened to the dancing fruit dude?

Originally posted by allostery
schakuhr: speaking of exotic, what happened to the dancing fruit dude?

2. e5

Got to be 2. e5

As white I like chasing the knight.
I suggest 2.e5

certainly e5 should be the next move. I think this is the setup for Alekhine's defense, where white gets an imposing pawn presence in the center with e5 Nd5 d4 which black will attempt to dismantle. fun.

e5 is my prefered approach.

e5. No comparison imho.

2.e5 is to be expected. But don't underestimate 2.Nc3 as an alternative. It all depends on the degree of preparedness (if this is an OTB game).

Originally posted by Mephisto2
2.e5 is to be expected. But don't underestimate 2.Nc3 as an alternative. It all depends on the degree of preparedness (if this is an OTB game).

e5

2.e5

2. e5

though, can a KIA setup be used against Alekhine's Defense?

Ok, here comes a good question/suggestion

True, e5 would chase the knight, but it could chase him to the center, plus, white has now wasted the "move first" edge, moved a pawn not just twice, but away from a strong center square. Thus breaking 2 important opening game principles.

The self appointed noob (me) says fortify e4 with d3 and maintain center control.