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Alexander Alekhine vs Max Euwe · 1935 · move 19.
Black’s queen is on a5. Which pawn advance attacks it while gaining queenside space?
The first game of the 1935 championship match begins with a Slav structure and develops into active play by Alekhine’s rook and knight. His queenside pawn advances gain time against the queen, while the rook later penetrates the seventh rank. Notice how a wing operation and threats near the king become parts of the same position.
Before reaching for a move, identify the opponent’s immediate threat and the piece you most want to improve. Then compare checks, captures and quiet moves. The complete interactive lesson will let you test your answer without revealing the historical continuation first.
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