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Play Like A World Champion: Capablanca, Alekhine and Euwe

NM Jeremy Kane

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What did it take to win the World Title?

In 1921 Jose Raul Capablanca dethroned Lasker to become World Champion. Many people thought he was unbeatable, but Alexander Alekhine surprised him and won the title in 1927. Alekhine too was upset in 1935 by Max Euwe, although he won the title back in a rematch in 1937. Alekhine died as World Champion in 1946.

Learn from the best moments of six world championship matches.
See what made Capablanca, Alekhine and Euwe stand out above their peers.

Capablanca vs Lasker 1921

After a record 27 years as World Champion, Emanuel Lasker failed to defend his title in 1921 against Jose Raul Capablanca.

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Alekhine vs Capablanca 1927

As World Champion, Capablanca rarely lost any games and he seemed destined to keep the title for many years, but Alexander Alekhine shocked the world by winning the title in 1927. .

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Alekhine vs Bogoljubov 1929

Alexander Alekhine first defended his title in a match with the aggressive master, Efim Bogoljubov. The match was best of 30 games and Alekhine won in 25, with eleven wins, five losses and just nine draws. Alekhine demonstrated his attacking abilities repeatedly including in the exciting eighth game.

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