1946 Death Alexander A Aljechin, world chess champ (1927-35, 37-46), dies at 53 1937 Event Russian chess player Aljechin recaptures world title from Max Euwe 1935 Event Max Euwe becomes world champ chess beating Alexander Aljechin 1892 Birthday Alexander A Aljechin, Russian/French chess champ, 1927-35, 37-46
