Alekhine's Gun: Double the Firepower

Published by Archer Chess Academy
Category: Tactical Patterns | Chess for Kids | Online Chess Classes
Reading Time: 4 minutes

What is Alekhine’s Gun?

Alekhine’s Gun is a powerful tactical formation where two rooks are stacked on a file with the queen placed behind them. Named after World Champion Alexander Alekhine, this triple battery can apply intense pressure along a file — often leading to decisive breakthroughs or checkmates.

At Archer Chess Academy, we teach this advanced idea to help students understand how coordination and piece activity can dominate the board.

Why Kids Should Learn Alekhine’s Gun

• Teaches Coordination: Reinforces the power of aligning pieces for maximum effect.

• Builds Offensive Intuition: Encourages kids to use pressure rather than passive play.

• Strengthens Rook and Queen Strategy: Shows how to use heavy pieces effectively.

When Alekhine’s Gun Appears

• In open or semi-open files, especially when attacking a backward pawn.

• Common in middlegames and transitions into heavy-piece endgames.

• Often used to target the 7th rank or trapped king defenses.

We show students how to build the formation and apply it at the right moment.

How Archer Chess Academy Trains Firepower

In our online chess classes for kids, we:

• Present classic games where Alekhine’s Gun sealed victory.

• Offer puzzles and drills to master rook and queen alignment.

• Encourage students to control open files and coordinate their attack.

Aim, Align, Attack

Alekhine’s Gun is a lesson in harmony and power. At Archer Chess Academy, we help young players build patterns that turn pressure into victory.