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Max Euwe vs Alexander Alekhine · 1935 · move 34.
Which pawn move advances the b-pawn to the sixth rank?
Euwe’s queenside pawns advance while Alekhine keeps active rooks. After exchanges on the sixth rank, White’s e-pawn becomes a dangerous c-pawn. Study how White coordinates the queen, rook and bishop around that change, and why a passed pawn can make a material offer practical.
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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