Challenge 996 / 1747

Alekhine went wrong against Lasker

New York 1924. Alexander Alekhine was slightly better here. He played Bh6, and he was lost. Take White from move 37 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker still has to be beaten.

Alekhine, Alexander – Lasker, Edward
New York 1924 · 1/2-1/2
You play White
Portrait of Emanuel Lasker

Emanuel Lasker

“The Fighter”
Classical Peak 2720
  • Opponent: Emanuel Lasker
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Alexander Alekhine challenge · New York 1924. Alexander Alekhine was slightly better here. He played Bh6, and he was lost. Take White from move 37 and find what he missed. Emanuel Lasker 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