Alekhine: Chess Duels 1921-1924 Bestseller It remains his favourite opening

It remains his favourite opening and has featured in some of his greatest individual results

and written with contagious enthusiasm

covering the main variations and strategic themes that make this gambit a reliable weapon for ambitious players

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which are included in the ‘Various Defences’ chapter

Alekhine: Chess Duels 1921-1924 Bestseller It remains his favourite openingThe publication is a continuation of the project to publish all the available games annotated by the Fourth world chess champion Alexander Alekhine. These are not only his own games but also games by other players for which he contributed notes in various publications. Covered here are several international tournaments in Europe from 1921 1923, as well as exhibition games in Britain and North America from 1923 and early 1924. An additional chapter