What title did Alekhine hold when he died?
Grandmaster
World Champion
Chess Olympiad Winner
National Champion
Answer
The title of World Champion was held by Alekhine until his death. He earned this title in 1927 by defeating Jose Raul Capablanca in a match that marked a turning point in chess history. Alekhine successfully defended his title three times: against Efim Bogoljubov in 1929, against Alexander Alekhine in 1934, and against Max Euwe in 1937.
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