In which year did Botvinnik lose his first World Championship title?
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Answer
In 1960, Botvinnik lost his first World Championship title to Mikhail Tal. The match was held in Moscow, and Tal won 12.5-8.5. This was a major upset, as Botvinnik had been the dominant player in the world for many years. Tal's victory was due in part to his aggressive playing style, which Botvinnik was not able to handle.
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