Find the Move — November 10, 2026
Alekhine's Banja Luka Miniature (1931)
White to move. Find the best move.
From Alexander Alekhine – Vasic, Banja Luka 1931.
Banja Luka, 1931. World champion Alexander Alekhine toured the Balkans giving exhibitions, and a local player named Vasic tried the French Defence against him. Black's position looks normal, but his light squares around the king are weak. Alekhine needed only eleven moves.
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