ONE BRILLIANT MOMENT
Pause. Look.
Find your idea.
Max Euwe vs Alexander Alekhine · 1935 · move 23.
Which rook move from f1 reaches the fourth rank?
Euwe gains space on the queenside while Alekhine advances kingside pawns. White’s knight and rook remain active in the centre, and a later pawn break on d5 changes the heavy-piece exchanges. Compare the pressure on both wings with the central squares that make White’s next moves possible.
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.
Try the position →