About This Site
AlekhineChess.com is a small reference site dedicated to Alexander Alekhine, the history of classical chess, and the players and ideas that shaped the royal game during its golden era — roughly the 1880s through the 1940s.
Why Alekhine?
Alexander Alekhine (1892–1946) is one of the most fascinating figures in the history of chess. His games are unlike anyone else's — wild, complex, full of long-range plans that only reveal themselves several moves after they are launched. He was world champion from 1927 to 1935, then again from 1937 until his death. No other player in history regained the title after losing it until Alekhine did so.
He was also a deeply contradictory human being. Brilliant and eccentric, charming and difficult, celebrated and controversial. The full picture of the man is more interesting than any simple hero narrative, and we try to present it honestly.
What You Will Find Here
The articles on this site cover Alekhine's life and games in detail, but also range more broadly across classical chess — the other world champions of his era, the openings he played, the tournaments that defined the period, and the strategic and tactical ideas that his generation developed.
There are also some introductory articles for readers who are newer to chess history: a guide to reading chess notation, an overview of classical openings, and articles on endgame and middlegame principles as understood by the masters of that era.
A Note on Sources
The historical information on this site draws on published biographies, tournament books, and the written works of the players themselves. Alekhine was a prolific annotator of his own games and those of others, and his notes remain among the most illuminating ever written. Where possible, we have tried to let the historical record speak for itself rather than impose modern interpretations on games and players from another era.
Errors and Updates
Chess history is a field where dates, details, and game scores are often disputed. If you notice an error, we welcome corrections. This site is maintained as a hobby and updated when time allows.