| | Chessville - The Mad Aussie's Chess Trivia |
 | | Tournament Victories: In the early 1930's Alexander Alekhine recorded 2 of the biggest victories seen in major international tournament history. |
| | At San Remo in 1930, he finished 3.5 points ahead of Aron Nimzovich, while at Bled in 1931 he finished an incredible 5.5 points ahead of Efim Bogulyubov. |
| | Championship Victories: After winning the World Championship title in 1948, Mikhail Botvinnik took a 3 year break from chess, so that he could study for his science doctorate. |
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