Alexander Alekhine a Russian World Chess Champion is often considered one of the greatest chess players ever. He became the fourth World Chess Champion by defeating José Raúl Capablanca, who was widely considered invincible. Alekhine is known for his fierce and imaginative attacking style, combined with great positional and endgame skill. In this series, Bill shows us four of Alekhine’s stunning games.
Alexander Alekhine a Russian World Chess Champion is often considered one of the greatest chess players ever. He became the fourth World Chess Champion by defeating José Raúl Capablanca, who was widely considered invincible. Alekhine is known for his fierce and imaginative attacking style, combined with great positional and endgame skills. In this series, Bill shows us four of Alekhine’s stunning games.
Content: 113 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures. PGN Included.
Recommended for: Intermediate Players.
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IM Bill Paschall currently resides in Budapest, Hungary. Bill was the 2013 New England Co-Champion, Boylston Chess Club Champion 2002, finished 1st at the Foxwoods Open 2002, two-time New England Open Champion, and has defeated more than 20 IGM’s in tournament play. Bill has extensive experience training both adults and children privately and in the schools.
Outline
- Part I
Queen’s Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System
Alexander Alekhine vs. Herman Steiner
Run Time: 00:26:28 - Part II
Queen’s Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense
Alexander Alekhine vs. Arthur West
Run Time: 00:23:42 - Part III
Queen’s Gambit Declined: Marshall Defense
Alexander Alekhine vs. Frank Marshall
Run Time: 00:31:20 - Part IV
Colle System
Alexander Alekhine vs. Stefano Rosselli del Turco
Run Time: 00:32:26
