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Max Euwe

Died on November 26, 1981

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Machgielis "Max" Euwe (Dutch:; May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess player, mathematician, author, and chess administrator. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion, a title he held from 1935 until 1937.

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