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What is Black doing?
The hypermodern idea.
What is the idea behind 1...Nf6 in the Alekhine Defence?
A
Black provokes White's pawns forward, then attacks the overextended centre.
B
It aims for a symmetrical position.
C
It forces an immediate queen trade.