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Alexander Alekhine was born in Moscow in 1892 and is known throughout the chess world for his brilliant attacking style of chess play. Alekhine defeated Jose Capablanca in 1927 to become the World Chess Champion. He successfully defended his title in 1929 and 1934 before losing it to Max Euwe of The Netherlands. Alekhine won the rematch against Max Euwe in 1937 and remained champion until his death in 1946. One of Alekhine's well known chess games was Efim Bogojubov v Alexander Alekhine in 1922. This game had a total of three queen sacrifices! For more information click here to see a short biography of Alexander Alekhine.
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AuthorKean Smith is a qualified FIDE National Chess Instructor and former member of FIDE's Chess in School Commission. Archives
January 2025
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