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How many times did Botvinnik regain his World Champion title after losing it?
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Mikhail Botvinnik was the World Chess Champion from 1948 to 1957, and again from 1958 to 1960. He regained his title after losing it in both cases by defeating Then-reigning champion in a rematch. In 1951, Botvinnik lost the title to David Bronstein, but defeated him in a rematch in 1954. In 1957, Botvinnik lost the title to Vasily Smyslov, but defeated him in a rematch in 1958.
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