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Max Euwe vs Alexander Alekhine
AVRO (1938), The Netherlands, rd 10, Nov-20
Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Nimzowitsch Variation Nimzowitsch Attack (E15)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Sep-14-09  WhiteRook48: weird drawn ending, although Black is superior
Jul-24-16  cunctatorg: It's a pity that this drawn game isn't an object of interest and scrutinizing analysis; imho it's one of the most stubborn and energetic Alekhine's defenses!! A real gem!!
Jul-20-22
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  offramp: The interesting moment when ....


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Euwe played 16. Nd5. I wonder if Alekhine was surprised. He could have replied with 16...Qb7=, but the game was level anyway.

Jul-20-22
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  Telemus: What's wrong with 17.Nxe7+ after 16...Qb7?
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  offramp: <Telemus: What's wrong with 17.Nxe7+ after 16...Qb7?>

Oh, yeah, sorry, I missed out a crucial move!
16. ...pxN
17. cxd5 then Qb7.

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