Challenge 625 / 1747

The move that cost Menchik the game against Alekhine

London 1932. Vera Menchik was clearly winning here. He played g3, and he was lost. Take White from move 40 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.

Menchik, Vera – Alekhine, Alexander
London 1932 · 0-1
You play White
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 · London 1932. Vera Menchik was clearly winning here. He played g3, and he was lost. Take White from move 40 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