Anyone know the backstory of chess openings named after animals? : r/chess

100 Repertoires: Alekhine Defense

Alekhine's Defense: Mokele Mbembe Variation - Chess Openings

Opening Myths: The mystery of the Mokele-mbembe variation

Alekhine's Defence. Mokele Mbembe Variation

I've seen a lot of people play the English against me and I don't know how to counter it. Is there a best way to counter the English opening? - Quora

What does r/chess think of the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation? A majority of lower rated players aren't sure of advancing the e4 pawn on move 2 and play nc3 instead. This often

Alekhine Defense: Krejcik Variation

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Why does the Berlin Defense result in so many draws? What about the opening makes gaining an advantage difficult for white? - Quora

What is the best defense for white against Alekhine's defense in chess? - Quora