Alekhine

British

/ ˈælɪˌkiːn, aˈljɔxin /

noun

Alexander. 1892–1946, Russian-born chess player who lived in France; world champion (1927–35, 1937–46)

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At first it seems there won’t be much to see in this unusual Alekhine Defense sideline, as after 17. g4 hxg4 19.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2022

The others were Max Euwe, who rallied from 5-2 down against Alexander Alekhine before winning 15½-14½ in 1935, and Bobby Fischer, who was down 2-0 to Boris Spassky before winning 12½-8½ in 1972.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 8, 2021

The first was in 1935, when Max Euwe trailed Alexander Alekhine by such a margin after four games.

From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021

Consider Alexander Alekhine, world champion for almost 20 years from the 1920s to 1940s, who preferred beating up on his old punching bag Efim Bogolyubov to facing more credible opponents.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2013

Bobby replied that Yates had never beaten Alekhine.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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