Was Botvinnik ever a World Rapid and Blitz Chess Champion?
Yes
No
He made it to the finals but never won
He won on a technicality
Answer
Botvinnik was a strong chess player who was World Chess Champion from 1948 to 1957, but he never won the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships. The World Rapid Chess Championship was first held in 2001, and the World Blitz Chess Championship was first held in 2003.
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