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At which chess activity did Alekhine also excel outside of competitive play?

  • Composing studies

  • Creating puzzles

  • Inventing games

  • Writing books

Answer

Composing studies is a form of chess composition where the goal is to create a position in which one side can force a checkmate or a draw, usually with a limited number of moves. It is a creative aspect of chess that showcases a composer's problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and imagination.
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