chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Jose Canepa vs Alexander Alekhine
Montevideo (1938), Carrasco, Montevideo URU, rd 2, Mar-08
French Defense: Advance Variation. Nimzowitsch Attack (C02)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 2,228 more games of Alekhine
sac: 23...Rxd4 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: Premium members can see a list of all games that they have seen recently at their Game History Page.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Jun-03-09  totololo: totololo: White could not keep the bind on the black squares to develop the attack. Black unbinded develops the attack on the white squares with an exchange sac.

Pure Alekhine!

Nov-28-11  iamdeafzed: In the final position, there doesn't appear to be any adequate defense to the threat of Bxf3+, as Rd3 fails to Qf1+, forking king and rook.

18...d4! was a very clever way for Alekhine to open the diagonal for his bishop. 19...Qb4, which pinned white's knight to his queen, made sure the bishop didn't get traded off.

Jan-25-12  iamdeafzed: Also, Rd3 fails because Qf1 is checkmate. There's that reason, too. It looks like both the f1 and f3 squares are weaknesses and white can't parry both here in one move.

Rd1 (the only option I see that doesn't lead directly to mate) fails to Bxf3+, Qxf3, Qxf3+, Kg1, Qxd1+, and white's an entire queen up.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC