World Chess Championship 1934
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Defending champion |
Challenger | |||||
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 Alexander Alekhine |
 Efim Bogoljubov | |||||
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Born 31 October 1892 42 years old |
Born 26 April 1889 44/45 years old | |||||
In 1934, a World Chess Championship was played between challenger Efim Bogoljubow and titleholder Alexander Alekhine. The match was held in various cities and towns in Germany from April 1 to June 14, with Alekhine retaining his title.