Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Sport
Chess
Languages
French, Russian
Spouse
Grace Alekhine
Parents
Alexander Alekhin
Education
Imperial School of Jurisprudence, Saint Petersburg State University, University of Paris
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Alexander Alekhine: Russian-French chess player (1892–1946).
Born in Moscow (died at age 53).
3 awards including Medal of St. George.
Studied at Imperial School of Jurisprudence.
AWARDS (3)
B
Medal of St. George
WON
B
Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)
WON
B
world chess champion
WON
Biography
Alexander Aleksandrovich Alekhine was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion, a title he held for two reigns.
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Alexander Alekhine was born in Moscow.
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