This is very interesting footage for my research for the Evolution of Style series I am working on. I am hoping to cover some key Euwe games and then start looking at their first world championship encounter between Euwe and Alekhine (1935). It really brings history to life to see this sort of footage. Thanks and best wishes, Kingsrusher
I, Dutch and amateur chess player, had never seen this footage before. It is great to see how two great sportsmen show so much respect to each other. Aljekhin by praising his opponent publicly, after having underestimated him; Euwe by granting the ex world champion a quick rematch, something that did not always happen in those days, and maybe knowing he had a good chance to lose his title again.
Thanx a lot for uploading this historical video, i just loved to watch it! 2 things i was thinking and also worrying about while watching the video: 1.) All of the people in the video are dead by now 2.) I really miss the nice and polite language they were using that days
Both players were multilingual - Alekhine speaking French and German ( I have heard a radio interview of him in English as well, and Russian was of course his first language). Euwe speaking German in addition to his native Dutch, I'm pretty sure he knew English as well. Puts many of us North Americans to shame...
By the way, the Budapest Gambit shown in the film was strictly for show. The opening was never played in the 1935 match. It was already considered dubious, and has remained mostly out of favor ever since the 1920s. I did find an "offhand game" Alekhine-Euwe 1921, where Euwe used the gambit. He lost.
Amazing footage. I always thought Alekhine was a surly and ungracious character, possessive of the World championship, but this footage definitely gives the lie to that. The behaviour here is impeccable.
After Dr. Eeuwe says he admires Aljechin and was honoured to play against him, Aljechin responds: Mister World Champion you are my friend, and will always be my friend. Edit: I just realized Patrick Put already answered that question. Thank you youtube for not putting the comments in chronical order, but according to importance .. :-/ Also Kasparov just tweeted a link to this video !
Макс Эйве признавался в своё время,что выиграл у Алёхина матч на мировое первенство только потому,что Александр Алёхин был тогда не в форме (запил). А матч-реванш потом Александр Александрович выиграл совершенно справедливо. Ибо объективно Алёхин был сильнее. Спасибо за видео.
Endspiel48 oh ok but it would be so much better if there was a subtitle on this video to know more about the match and the concepts of that beautiful time.
This is very interesting footage for my research for the Evolution of Style series I am working on. I am hoping to cover some key Euwe games and then start looking at their first world championship encounter between Euwe and Alekhine (1935). It really brings history to life to see this sort of footage. Thanks and best wishes, Kingsrusher
I, Dutch and amateur chess player, had never seen this footage before. It is great to see how two great sportsmen show so much respect to each other. Aljekhin by praising his opponent publicly, after having underestimated him; Euwe by granting the ex world champion a quick rematch, something that did not always happen in those days, and maybe knowing he had a good chance to lose his title again.
Never thought I would ever see footage of the mighty Alekhine like this and Euwe of course. Brilliant, thanks Endspiel48 you cracked it here.
Thanx a lot for uploading this historical video, i just loved to watch it!
2 things i was thinking and also worrying about while watching the video:
1.) All of the people in the video are dead by now
2.) I really miss the nice and polite language they were using that days
Both players were multilingual - Alekhine speaking French and German ( I have heard a radio interview of him in English as well, and Russian was of course his first language). Euwe speaking German in addition to his native Dutch, I'm pretty sure he knew English as well. Puts many of us North Americans to shame...
Priceless video, a marvel to see these two great champions in film and speaking too.
This is fantastic footage! I have never seen this before.
It would be perfect with captions.
By the way, the Budapest Gambit shown in the film was strictly for show. The opening was never played in the 1935 match. It was already considered dubious, and has remained mostly out of favor ever since the 1920s. I did find an "offhand game" Alekhine-Euwe 1921, where Euwe used the gambit. He lost.
Beautiful footage.
As a lover of chess, and it's history, I find this film extraordinary film. How does one get hold of something like this.
Amazing footage. I always thought Alekhine was a surly and ungracious character, possessive of the World championship, but this footage definitely gives the lie to that. The behaviour here is impeccable.
Fantastic!!!two legends of chess
High Quality Video , 2 Grand Master in Chess ♟️
Euwe played the Budapest Gambit (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e5) at the 1:38 mark. You don't see that much anymore...
All I can say is WOW!
Aah Amsterdam! What a town. There is a place called Max Euwe plein where people like to enjoy chess in summer playing giant plastic pieces.
Can someone translate what was said in the last 30 seconds or so that brought everyone to their feet please?
After Dr. Eeuwe says he admires Aljechin and was honoured to play against him, Aljechin responds: Mister World Champion you are my friend, and will always be my friend.
Edit: I just realized Patrick Put already answered that question. Thank you youtube for not putting the comments in chronical order, but according to importance .. :-/
Also Kasparov just tweeted a link to this video !
Jouke van Gosliga Thank you Jouke.....a very nice gesture from Alekhine.....
Макс Эйве признавался в своё время,что выиграл у Алёхина матч на мировое первенство только потому,что Александр Алёхин был тогда не в форме (запил). А матч-реванш потом Александр Александрович выиграл совершенно справедливо. Ибо объективно Алёхин был сильнее. Спасибо за видео.
i need subtitles for this video
there was no clock?
Chess genius before the computer era!
1:43 when did they play budapest gambit ? was that official game? I could not find it.
not in the match
Alekhine the Great! Monumentally Chess Figure!
Bekliyolar 😊
che classe, al di là della maestria scacchistica
Бесценное видео!!
@Steve O: You are my friend and will always be my friend. In German. ;-)
what are they talking about?
About the match Aljechin - Euwe.
Endspiel48 oh ok but it would be so much better if there was a subtitle on this video to know more about the match and the concepts of that beautiful time.
Budapest gambito playng in this video
schöne kleine studie der beiden weltmeister
Her an görev bekliyorlar ben onlara hep uygun görevler veririm😊
İşçiler satranç öğrencek izliycek görev olcak bay stockfis😊😊
At least they didn't throw Euwe into the swimming pool (wink).
Moda akım vs.😊