Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Wrong Alekhine
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Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Alekhine Illusionist
When a club player faces a titled master in a chess game, the experience is unforgettable (for the club player). I have had that chance some times and I have to say that I...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Strong Reputation
If a chess player does not make mistakes, for sure he/she will win many games. But how difficult is it! It is not unusual that in the chess career of every successful chess player...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Simplicity
Mistakes do not only happen when playing a game. You will also find mistakes in books. Even books written by chess masters. Apparently, Alexander Alekhine wrote more chess books and articles than his predecessors...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: Alekhine Overlooks a Trap
The International Chess Tournament held in New York from March 6 to April 18, 1924, was one of the most remarkable chess tournaments ever. Three World Champions took part in it: Alexander Alekhine, José...
Traps, Tricks & Mistakes: “The Wayward Queen”
Chess has evolved quickly in the last 50 years. The Soviet school of chess produced new openings and analyzed old ones creating new variations. Lately, the use of computers helps elite chess players in...
