Timeline Max Euwe

Timeline of Max Euwe, the only Dutch World Chess Champion and later FIDE president.

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1935 – 1937 Euwe World Champion reign The only Dutch World Champion Max Euwe held the World Championship from 1935 to 1937 after defeating Alekhine. He is the only Dutch World Chess Champion and later served as president of FIDE from 1970 to 1978.
1970 – 1978 Euwe serves as FIDE President Longest-serving FIDE president Max Euwe served as president of FIDE for eight years and was instrumental in organizing the Fischer-Spassky match in 1972.