Challenge 337 / 1747

Menchik–Alekhine: a small mistake, a big price

Margate 1937. Vera Menchik was much better here. He played Qd6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 31 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.

Alekhine, Alexander – Menchik, Vera
Margate 1937 · 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 1937. Vera Menchik was much better here. He played Qd6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 31 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