Max Euwe

Max Euwe

Machgielis (Max) Euwe (May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess Grandmaster, mathematician, and author. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion (1935–37). Euwe also served as President of FIDE, the World Chess Federation, from 1970 to 1978.

Read more about Max Euwe:  Early Years, Early Career, World Champion, Later Career, FIDE President, Assessment of Euwe's Chess, Chess Books By Euwe, Other Interesting Accounts, Notable Chess Games

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