Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine was a Russian and French chess master, born October 31, 1892, and died March 24, 1946, who served as the fourth World Chess Champion across two separate reigns, from 1927 to 1935 and again from 1937 to 1946. He emigrated from Soviet Russia to France in 1921 and dominated tournament play through the 1920s before defeating José Raúl Capablanca in 1927 to claim the world title; he lost the crown to Max Euwe in 1935 but reclaimed it in their 1937 rematch. Known for fierce and imaginative attacking play combined with strong positional and endgame skill, he contributed lasting innovations across numerous chess openings, including Alekhine's Defence, and remains the only World Chess Champion to have died while still holding the title.
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Career HighlightFourth World Chess Champion, holding the title across two separate reigns, defeating José Raúl Capablanca in 1927. 1 Medals or Titles Band Classification
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Did Alexander Alekhine ever lose the world chess title again after reclaiming it in 1937?
No, he held the title until his death in 1946, the only champion to die while holding it.
No. After reclaiming the World Chess Championship in 1937, Alexander Alekhine held the title for the rest of his life. He is the only World Chess Champion to have died while still holding the title, in 1946.
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was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion
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Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (31 October [O.S. 19 October] 1892 - March 24, 1946) was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion, a title he held for two reigns.
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In 1927, he became the fourth World Chess Champion by defeating José Raúl Capablanca.
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winning individual prizes in each (four medals and a brilliancy prize)
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was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion, a title he held for two reigns.
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In the World Chess Championship match played from September 16 to November 29, 1927 at Buenos Aires, Alekhine won the title, scoring +6−3=25.
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