It's little quirks like this that could make life difficult for a chess machine.
Chess is a matter of delicate judgement, knowing when to punch and how to duck.
If you have seen one Alekhine game you've seen them all.
When I win, I'll put my title on the line every year, maybe even twice. I'll give players a chance to beat me.
Alekhine developed as a player much more slowly than most. In his twenties, he was an atrocious chessplayer, and didn't mature until he was well into his thirties.
The old chess is too limited. Imagine playing cards, black jack for example, and every time the dealer has the same starting hand you have the same starting hand. What's the point?