Challenge 1288 / 1747

Alekhine went wrong against Marshall

New York 1924. Alexander Alekhine was clearly winning here. He played Bxc7, and it was level. Take White from move 28 and find what he missed. Frank Marshall still has to be beaten.

Alekhine, Alexander – Marshall, Frank James
New York 1924 · 1/2-1/2
You play White
Portrait of Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

“The American Brilliance”
Classical Peak 2640
  • Opponent: Frank Marshall
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Beat the personality.
  • Reward: Alexander Alekhine challenge · New York 1924. Alexander Alekhine was clearly winning here. He played Bxc7, and it was level. Take White from move 28 and find what he missed. Frank Marshall still has to be beaten.
Collections
  • The Executioner 0/5
  • Second Chances 0/5
  • Technique 0/5
  • Only Move 0/5
  • The Karpov File 0/3
  • The Tal File 0/3
  • The Fischer File 0/3
  • Across the Board from Kortschnoj 0/3