RB An abiding interest in chess history means that I know this game quite well. Alekhine, who won the world chess championship three years before this encounter, was at the height of his powers, and won the San Remo chess tournament with an incredible 14/15, with no losses. Even if some of the competition wasn't top flight, to concede two draws in 15 games is something very special. The "elegant" continuation involves exploiting the zugzwang theme we've been looking at over the last few weeks. But, if I'm honest, I know I would never find it. Instead, I'd almost certainly go for the plodding 1 b5. ...

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NICE write up on a super game! Go Alekhine!