Classic game analysis
Alekhine Leads: Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine
Alekhine outplayed Capablanca in a complex strategic struggle to take the lead in their world championship match.
- White
- Jose Raul Capablanca
- Black
- Alexander Alekhine
- Year
- 1927
- Result
- Black won · 0-1
- Opening
- D52
Why this classic game matters
Alekhine combined queenside pressure and endgame precision to score a pivotal championship victory with Black.
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