Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (sometimes spelled "Aljechin") (in Russian, ????????? ????????????? ??ë????), (October 31 or November 1, 1892 – March 24, 1946) was a chess master and a former World Chess Champion. He was known for his fierce and imaginative attacking style. Botvinnik wrote on Alekhine: "Capablanca was the greatest talent, but Alekhine was greatest in his achievements."

Further reading

• {{Book reference | Author=Chernev, Irving | Title=Twelve Great Chess Players and Their Best Games | Publisher=Dover | Year=1995 | ID=ISBN 0-48-628674-6}}
• {{Book reference | Author=Kotov, Alexander | Title=Alexander Alekhine | Publisher=R.H.M. Press | Year=1975 | ID=ISBN 0-89058-007-3}}

See also:

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List of chess players, World chess championship

Related Topics:
List of chess players - World chess championship

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