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Max Euwe, (1901-1981). World Champion 1935-37. In the twenties Euwe had his first real success; in 1920 he come equal second at Gothenburg ahead of Samisch and Grunfeld and won the Dutch championship in 1921. In the same year he drew a match (+2=8-2) against Maroczy. During this time he was a student of Mathematics at Amsterdam University and graduated with honours in 1923.
At an early age Euwe shows his great skill against a formidable opponent. He has just obtained a protected passed pawn at d4 which gives him the advantage in this ending. Tarrasch has given up his pawn at h3, thinking he could win Black's h-pawn in return and gain counter-chances. Euwe sees further and realizes he can win the e-pawn and gain a won ending.
Black wins the pawn ending. The protected passed pawn will tie
down the enemy King and Black will infiltrate on the kingside.
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