Background
Alekhin, Aleksandr was born on November 1, 1892 in Moscow. Son of a nobleman.
Alekhin, Aleksandr was born on November 1, 1892 in Moscow. Son of a nobleman.
Graduated in law from the Sorbonne.
Emigrated, 1920. Settled in France, 1921. Became a French citizen. Regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all times.
World champion for almost two decades, 1927-1946 (with one year interval in 1936).