This new 21st-century edition, presented with modern algebraic notation, has combined two books into a single volume; added more than three dozen archival photographs; crosstables; Alekhine's complete match and tournament records; a foreword by Russian grandmaster Igor Zaitsev; and many more diagrams than previous editions.
Set in London in 1932, this book highlights the triumphs of Russian chess champion Alekhine, who was basking in the glory of his 1927 victory over Capablanca. The narrative captures his success at the London tournament, showcasing his strategic brilliance and providing insightful commentary on his games. Hardinge Simpole presents this work to celebrate Alekhine's legacy and the intricacies of his chess mastery, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a champion during a pivotal moment in chess history.
An Historic Clash of Generations! The great international chess tournament at Nottingham, 1936 has taken its place next to other legendary tournaments such as St. Petersburg 1909, London 1922 and New York 1924. It set a record by featuring, for the first time, four men who had held the world championship title Jose Capablanca, Alexander Alekhine, Max Euwe (the then reigning champion) and Emanuel Lasker. The champions were expected to be challenged if not surpassed at Nottingham by four young candidates, Sam Reshevsky, Reuben Fine, Salo Flohr and, in only his second trip to a foreign tournament, Mikhail Botvinnik, who turned 25 mid-tournament. There were some historic firsts: Botvinnik had never before played Alekhine, Fine, Reshevsky, Vidmar or Bogolyubov. Reshevsky had never faced Euwe, Lasker, Flohr, Tartakower, Vidmar or Bogolyubov over the board. Also, Nottingham saw the first game between Alekhine and Capablanca since their world championship match nine years before and their ensuing bitterness over a rematch. The tournament was, in short, a very rare event. In his great tournament book, Alexander Alekhine devotes attention to playing the board as well as to playing the man. This new 21st Century Edition has preserved Alekhine s original masterful text and annotations, using figurine algebraic notation and adding many diagrams.
Alekhine's Controversial Masterpiece Finally in English! For decades, Alexander Alekhine's account of New York 1927 was at the top of the list of works that should have been rendered into English but unaccountably were not. Not only do you have one of the greatest annotators of all time rendering some brilliant analysis, but he melds it with an exceptional agenda, an anti-Capablanca agenda. And since he wrote it after defeating Capablanca in their marathon match, he sounds like a sore loser who became a sore winner. So, this is just a mean-spirited book, right? Nothing of the sort. Alekhine goes beyond elaborate move analysis and offers deep positional insights and psychological observations. Nikolai Grigoriev, in his foreword to the 1930 Russian edition of this book, pointed out how Alekhine broke new ground by underlining the critical moments of each game. Why Alekhine's work was published in German, in Berlin in 1928, and not in English, is unclear. But now, after more than 80 years, it's finally available to the largest audience of chessplayers. It's about time.
The book highlights Alekhine's strategic preparation, showcasing his psychological and technical prowess in chess. By identifying Euwe's vulnerabilities, Alekhine launched a formidable attack, culminating in a remarkable display of skill that led him to reclaim the championship title. His play is celebrated for its energy, accuracy, and elegance, marking a significant moment in world championship history.
Featuring a curated selection of games from 1924 to 1937, this collection showcases Alexander Alekhine's exceptional skill as a chess player and analyst. The games highlight his aggressive and refined style, particularly during pivotal moments of his career, such as the legendary 1927 match against Capablanca, where he claimed the world title. Alekhine's own insights into the games offer a deep understanding of his strategic thinking and innovative approaches to chess.
Aljechin - Das New Yorker schach turnier 1927 . . 1963. . 180 pp. Hardcover
Soubor lekcí, které Aljechin připravil pro svého žáka Artura Pomara, se kterým spolupracoval během války. Arturo Pomar Salamanca, 1931-2016, první španělský velmistr, byl považován za zázračné dítě, s Aljechinem remízoval již ve svých 13 letech na turnaji v Gijónu. Kniha je překladem španělského vydání z roku 1946, v češtině vychází poprvé.
Alexandr Aljechin, 1892-1946, byl 4. mistr světa v šachu v letech 1927-1935, 1937-1946. Český překlad Alechinovy knihy, který obsahuje 100 partií s Aljechinovými podrobnými poznámkami z let 1924-1927, než se stal mistrem světa.