Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alexandrovitch Alekhine wrestled the crown from Capablanca with and never allowed him a rematch. He did play matches with Bogolyubow and even lost one to Euwe before getting back the worls title.
Alekhine's moves were always trying to get the most out of a position. It wasn't his style to look for 'natural' or 'elegant' moves -- he looked for ones that were forceful, accurate, dynamic -- the moves you had to play right now because you wouldn't get another chance.

Alexander Alekhine 1927 year.

Alexander Alekhine was the only world chess champion to die in office, and the only one to die undefeated. He had a phenomenal memory, which allowed him to conduct a blind session of simultaneous play on 32 boards with a score of +19, -4, =9. In addition, he was known for his collection of more than 5,000 chess books and his Siamese cat named Chess, which was his mascot at competitions. Interesting facts about Alexander Alekhine A unique achievement: Alekhine is the only world champion who died without losing his title. Blind session: In 1933, he conducted a simultaneous blind game session on 32 boards, eventually playing 19 games to a draw, 9 games to a draw, and 4 games to a loss. A unique mascot: Alekhine took his Siamese cat named Chess to competitions and once refused to play until he was found after he escaped in Warsaw. Love of chess books: He has amassed one of the largest chess libraries in the world, with over 5,000 books. Forgetfulness: During one tournament, he mistook sugar for a white pawn and put it in his coffee. Personal life: Alekhine was a polyglot who knew six languages and was a well-educated man, although he was described as somewhat cynical. Title defense: He successfully defended his world title against Yefim Bogolyubov in 1929 and 1933. Change in style: His style of play was an attack based on the center and kingside, with a tendency to attack the mat by the 25th move. Loss and return of the title: He lost a match to Max Euwe in 1935, but then won the title back in a rematch in 1937.

Alekhine's opening is a chess opening that is characterized by moves 1. e4 Nf6. White moves the pawn to the center, and black immediately attacks the e4 pawn with a knight, provoking white to advance the pawn and capture the center in order to counterattack it. Ideas and features Counterattack to the center: Black's main idea is to let white capture the center with pawns, and then counterattack it and attack the pieces that support it. Provocation: Move 1...Nf6 provokes white to create a wide center, which can become a target for further attacks from black. Flexibility: The opening offers Black more flexibility, allowing them to choose from many defensive systems. Popularity: This is one of the most popular defensive openings used by players of all levels. The main options are Main option: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. c4 Nb6 5. f4 Alekhine's Attack: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 d6 4. Nf3 The Spanish Party: 1. e4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e5 3. Bb5

The match between Alexander Alekhine and Jose Raul Capablanca for the title of World chess champion was held in Buenos Aires in 1927. As a result of the match, which lasted from September 16 to November 29, Alekhine won.