Rudolf Spielmann in: Fred Reinfeld (1956) Why You Lose at Chess, p. 160.
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I can comprehend Alekhine's combinations well enough; but where he gets his attacking chances from and how he infuses such life into the very opening - that is beyond me.
— Rudolf Spielmann
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Source: Wikiquote: "Alexander Alekhine" (About Alexander Alekhine)
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About Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (October 31 or November 1, 1892 – March 24, 1946) was a Russian-born naturalized French chess grandmaster (officially naturalized in 1927 only three days before the World Champion title), and the fourth World Chess Champion.
About Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (October 31 or November 1, 1892 – March 24, 1946) was a Russian-born naturalized French chess grandmaster (officially naturalized in 1927 only three days before the World Champion title), and the fourth World Chess Champion.
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