In 1927, he became the fourth World Chess Champion by defeating José Raúl Capablanca, who was widely considered invincible, in what would stand as the longest chess championship match held until 1985.
He became the fourth World Chess Champion by. This was in 1927. He was defeating José Raúl Capablanca. This was in what would stand as the longest chess championship match. This was in 1927. This longest chess championship match was held until 1985. José Raúl Capablanca was widely considered invincible.