Mikhail Botvinnik
Soviet grandmaster who won the vacant world title in 1948 and held it, with two breaks, until 1963.
Person17 Aug 1911 – 5 May 1995
Over time
succeeded
Alexander Alekhine
was succeeded by
Tigran Petrosian
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- Identifiers
- Wikidata Q178865
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Relations
- succeeded:
- Alexander Alekhinesince May 1948
As world chess champion.
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- was succeeded by:
- Tigran Petrosiansince 1963
As world chess champion.
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