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Mastering Alekhine's Block
This blog post delves into the world of Alekhine's Block, a potent tactical weapon employed by the legendary Alexander Alekhine himself. We'll equip you with the knowledge and resources to unleash devastating kingside attacks!
Unleashing the Fury:
Alekhine's Block, a concept named after the fierce World Champion, involves strategically placing a piece directly in front of your opponent's kingside pawn. This audacious maneuver serves a dual purpose:
- Restriction: It physically hinders the pawn's movement, limiting your opponent's defensive options.
- Offensive Platform: The blocking piece becomes a powerful springboard for launching further attacks.
As Aron Nimzowitsch famously stated, "First restrain, then blockade, finally destroy!" Alekhine's Block embodies this philosophy, paving the way for a crushing kingside onslaught.
Alekhines Block Chess Articles
What is Alekhine’s Block? - ichess.net - Short Article talking about the history . (Archived)LiChess Studies
Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the tactics concepts.
Alekhine's Block Collection of Studies
(Many Positions from famous Games with Examples and Annotations including Famous Studies by composers such as Charushin)- Alekhine's Block - 64 Chapter Study
- Alekhine's Block II - 64 Chapter Study
- Alekhine's Block III - 45 Chapter Study
Games Database
Analyze real-life games featuring the Alekhine's Block Tactic and see how it's played in practice.
Chessgames.com
Alekhine's Block - 98 Game Collection (All have this tactic in them)Alekhine's Block Video Lessons
Chess with Suren
- Every Chess Player Should Know About Alekhine's Block - 6 min
- Learn How To Win In Chess With Alekhine's Block - 6 Min
- Bobby Fischer Uses Alekhine's Block To Beat Benko - 6 min - Learn from a masterclass by the legendary Bobby Fischer.
- Must See! Grischuk Uses Alekhine's Block To Beat Vitiugov - 6 Min
The Alekhine Block - 49 min - One of the Only Lectures found about this Tactical device. Video Below