I was recently in Buenos Aires and had the pleasure to visit Club Argentino. The club management showed me the tables, sets, and clocks used in the 1927 World Championship match between Alekhine and Capablanca. My friend Jon Crumiller (also one of the sponsors of the 2007 and 2008 SPICE Cup) was able to buy […]
Alekhine vs Capablanca 1927
During my stay in Buenos Aires, I decided to visit the historic “Club Argentino” chess club with over 400 members. This is where Alekhine and Capablanca played their WC match in 1927. This is also THE chess table where they played their 1927 match on with the final position of the final game displayed! Here […]