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Max Euwe
5th World Chess Champion
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Euwe, Max   [Machgielis (Max) Euwe]

Born:
1901-May-20; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died:
1981-Nov-26; Amsterdam, Netherlands

Career Highlights:

1935-1937
World Champion
1935
Title match vs. Alekhine (+9-8=13); Netherlands
1937
Title match vs. Alekhine (+4-10=11); Netherlands
1948
World Championship match tournament (+1-13=6); 5th out of 5; The Hague/Moscow
1970-1978
FIDE President

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