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Alexander Alekhine, 1927

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1927

Alexander Alekhine at the terrace of the café de la Paix. Paris, 1927.

Alexander Alekhine at the terrace of the café de la Paix. Paris, 1927.

1927, Alexander Alekhine in a Parisian cafe.

1927, Alexander Alekhine in a Parisian cafe.

The Russian chess master Alexander Alekhine (left) and Aron Nimzowitsch (right) playing simultaneous chess, circa 1927.

January 02 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Max Euwe


January 06 1927

Max Euwe vs Alexander Alekhine


January 07 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Max Euwe


January 08 1927

Max Euwe vs Alexander Alekhine


February 1927

Marshall Chess Club, New York, 1927. Standing from left to right: Géza Maróczy, Aron Nimzowitsch, Milan Vidmar, Alexander Alekhine, José Raúl Capablanca and Lederer. Seated: Rudolf Spielmann and Frank Marshall.

February 19 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Milan Vidmar


February 20 1927

Rudolf Spielmann vs Alexander Alekhine


February 22 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Aron Nimzowitsch


February 23 1927

Frank Marshall vs Alexander Alekhine


February 24 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


February 26 1927

Aron Nimzowitsch vs Alexander Alekhine


February 27 1927

Milan Vidmar vs Alexander Alekhine


March 01 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Rudolf Spielmann


March 02 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Frank Marshall


March 05 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


March 06 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Aron Nimzowitsch


March 08 1927

Frank Marshall vs Alexander Alekhine


March 09 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Milan Vidmar


March 12 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


March 13 1927

Rudolf Spielmann vs Alexander Alekhine


March 15 1927

Aron Nimzowitsch vs Alexander Alekhine


March 17 1927

Milan Vidmar vs Alexander Alekhine


March 19 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Frank Marshall


March 20 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Rudolf Spielmann


March 23 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


June 22 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs F Kiss


June 26 1927

Hans Mueller vs Alexander Alekhine


June 27 1927

Hans Kmoch vs Alexander Alekhine


June 28 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Savielly Tartakower


June 29 1927

Sandor Takacs vs Alexander Alekhine


June 30 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Karl Gilg


July 01 1927

Balazs Sarkozy vs Alexander Alekhine


July 02 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Alfred Brinckmann


July 03 1927

Fred Dewhirst Yates vs Alexander Alekhine


July 05 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Lajos Asztalos


July 06 1927

Hans Kmoch vs Alexander Alekhine


July 07 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Lajos Asztalos


July 08 1927

Lajos Steiner vs Alexander Alekhine


July 09 1927

Arpad Vajda vs Alexander Alekhine


July 10 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Aron Nimzowitsch


July 11 1927

Karl Gilg vs Alexander Alekhine


July 12 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Carl Ahues


September 1927

Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, September 1927 In Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, September 1927 In Buenos Aires, Argentina.


September 16 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


At the World Chess Tournament, (September 16-November 26) 1927, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Russian chess master Alexander Alekhine plays against the Cuban chess master Jose Raul Capablanca.

September 20 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


September 21 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


September 23 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


September 27 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


September 29 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


September 30 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 03 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 05 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 06 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 07 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 11 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 13 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 14 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 15 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 17 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 18 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 20 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 22 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 24 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


October 26 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


October 28 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 01 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 03 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 05 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 08 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 09 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 10 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 14 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 16 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 18 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 22 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 25 1927

Jose Raul Capablanca vs Alexander Alekhine


November 26 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Jose Raul Capablanca


November 30 1927

Alexander Alekhine Chess Champion By Defeat of CapablancaAlexander Alekhine Chess Champion By Defeat of Capablanca 30 Nov 1927, Wed Calgary Herald (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Newspapers.com

Alexander Alekhine Chess Champion by Defeat of Capablanca
Buenos Aires, Nov, 30.—Alexander Alekhine, Russian chess master, Tuesday won the world's chess championship when Jose R. Capablanca, the title holder since 1921, resigned the 34th game of the series without resuming play, adjourned on Monday night after 81 moves. The score was 6 to 3 victories. The 25 drawn games did not count. In a letter to the new champion, Capablanca made known his decision to resign the game and offer his congratulations to the victor. Alekhine was happy, saying he had finally made good what had been his life's ambition.


December 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Fernando Ureta

Alexander Alekhine vs Carlos Anfruns

Alexander Alekhine vs Rodriguez Laruta

Alexander Alekhine vs Cipriano Herrera

Alexander Alekhine vs Hector Anaya Oger

Alexander Alekhine vs Rodrigo Flores Alvarez


December 02 1927

New Chess Champion and LoserNew Chess Champion and Loser 02 Dec 1927, Fri Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Kentucky) Newspapers.com

New Chess Champion and Loser
Alexander Alekhine, Russian chess master, is the new world's champion, and Jose Capablanca (inset) joins the ranks of “'ex'c” as a result of Alekhine's victory at Buenos Aires in the 34th game of their long series. Alekhine, shown above seated at the board, says he is ready to defend his title, but not before 1929, and stipulates that the first challenger should be Capablanca.


December 27 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Enrique Reed

Alexander Alekhine vs F Vuletich


December 29 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Rodrigo Flores Alvarez

Alexander Alekhine vs Camilo Rengifo

F Valenzuela vs Alexander Alekhine

Hector Ureta vs Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine vs T Parra

Alexander Alekhine vs Pedro Montt


December 30 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs M Castillo / A Perea / L Munoz


December 31 1927

Alexander Alekhine vs Fernando Ureta


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Understanding Chess by William Lombardy Chess Duels, My Games with the World Champions, by Yasser Seirawan No Regrets: Fischer-Spassky 1992, by Yasser Seirawan Chess Fundamentals, by Jose Capablanca Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, by Bobby Fischer My 60 Memorable Games, by Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Games of Chess, by Bobby Fischer The Modern Chess Self Tutor, by David Bronstein Russians versus Fischer, by Mikhail Tal, Plisetsky, Taimanov, et al

'til the world understands why Robert J. Fischer criticised the U.S./British and Russian military industry imperial alliance and their own Israeli Apartheid. Sarah Wilkinson explains:

Bobby Fischer, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech
What a sad story Fischer was,” typed a racist, pro-imperialist colonial troll who supports mega-corporation entities over human rights, police state policies & white supremacy.
To which I replied: “Really? I think he [Bob Fischer] stood up to the broken system of corruption and raised awareness! Whether on the Palestinian/Israel-British-U.S. Imperial Apartheid scam, the Bush wars of ‘7 countries in 5 years,’ illegally, unconstitutionally which constituted mass xenocide or his run in with police brutality in Pasadena, California-- right here in the U.S., police run rampant over the Constitution of the U.S., on oath they swore to uphold, but when Americans don't know the law, and the cops either don't know or worse, “don't care” -- then I think that's pretty darn “sad”. I think Mr. Fischer held out and fought the good fight, steadfast til the day he died, and may he Rest In Peace.
Educate yourself about U.S./State Laws --
https://www.youtube.com/@AuditTheAudit/videos
After which the troll posted a string of profanities, confirming there was never any genuine sentiment of “compassion” for Mr. Fischer, rather an intent to inflict further defamatory remarks.

This ongoing work is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Robert “Bobby” Fischer who passionately loved and studied chess history. May his life continue to inspire many other future generations of chess enthusiasts and kibitzers, alike.

Robert J. Fischer, Kid Chess Wizard 1956March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008

The photograph of Bobby Fischer (above) from the March 02, 1956 The Tampa Times was discovered by Sharon Mooney (Bobby Fischer Newspaper Archive editor) on February 01, 2018 while gathering research materials for this ongoing newspaper archive project. Along with lost games now being translated into Algebraic notation and extractions from over two centuries of newspapers, it is but one of the many lost treasures to be found in the pages of old newspapers since our social media presence was first established November 11, 2017.

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