Challenge 1327 / 1747

Menchik chose Nf7 against Alekhine. Not the move.

Margate 1938. Vera Menchik was clearly winning here. He played Nf7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.

Alekhine, Alexander – Menchik, Vera
Margate 1938 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine

“The Conqueror”
Classical Peak 2750
  • Opponent: Alexander Alekhine
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Vera Menchik challenge · Margate 1938. Vera Menchik was clearly winning here. He played Nf7, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine 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