Alekhine Obsession? He is a Genius! | Chess and Psychology – IM Dorsa Derakhshani

December 7, 2020 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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2020.12.08
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Alexander Alekhine vs Max Euwe, Euwe – Alekhine World Championship Rematch (1937)
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