The Immortal Draw, of 1922

Submitted by addiction_to_chess on Fri, 08/08/2008 at 9:02am.

Alexander Alekhine (I'm sure most of you know him) is the 4th world chess champion. He is especially known for his brilliant combinations, excellent positional play and great Endgame technique.

Richard Reti is another strong player in that era and is one of the founders of the Hypermodern School.

The game below played by these to masters is one of the most exciting, thrilling and possibly one of the greatest games of all time.

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by rrrttt - 2 years ago
Location United States

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Here's the immortal draw, of 1872

by figrock - 2 years ago
United States

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Go Alekhine..!

by Artemi - 3 years ago
Kawit, Cavite Philippines

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Extra pawn at the edge of the board is a draw!

by addiction_to_chess - 3 years ago
Metro Manila Philippines

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It's a draw because the Black king can take the h-pawn and after chase after the a-pawn and its a draw because its a rook pawn and black can either block the a-pawn or catch the white king with the edge trap ( the opposition does not apply as the black king needs to only protect one square and the white king cannot penetrate).

by Kadikoff - 3 years ago
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Black King goes to c8 square and its draw.

by woodencardboard - 3 years ago
Missouri United States

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I don't understand the draw here. Why can't white just push his H pawn until the king is forced to take it and then cut him off with opposition to the other side of the board?

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