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Subject: Re: Why did Alekhine considered this game as one of his best ever ?

Author: Drexel,Michael

Date: 08:22:18 04/05/03

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On April 05, 2003 at 09:41:33, Jorge Pichard wrote:

>This position taken from a game considered by Alekhine to be one of his best two
>games ever played.
>
>Baden-Baden Tournament, May 1925.
>
>White: R. Reti Black Alekhine:
>
>In this position Alekhine wrote " It seems almost incredible that this
>spectacular move not only stops White's attack but even brings him serious
>trouble". The only reason why Reti got into trouble was because he chose 27.
>Kt-B3?! Instead of the better move chosen by Fritz 8 27. bxc6! this is what
>Alekhine wrote " It is obvious enough that the Rook can't be taken because of
>27....QxP+. followed by 28.....KtxP and wins.

I would be a little concerned if my Fritz would chose 27.bxc6 because this
move loses on spot. 27...Rxg3+
27...Bf3= is correct.



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