titleholder

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He might rank even higher in the pantheon had he not sportingly agreed to a return match against dethroned former champ Alexander Alekhine in 1937, at a time when the titleholder still could pick where and when he would defend his crown.

From Washington Times

Perhaps the strongest chess-playing father of a world champion was Vasily Osipovich Smyslov, a “first category” master in the old Soviet system who passed on his love for both chess and music to the famous son and namesake, Vasily Smyslov, the titleholder from 1957 to 1958 and one of the top players of the mid-20th century.

From Washington Times

Former titleholder Sergio Mora was baffled by Garcia’s lack of variety in his offense, saying he “had no game plan.”

From Los Angeles Times

Chelsea reached the final four after surprising titleholder Lyon in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals.

From Washington Times

Chelsea should feel confident after defeating titleholder Lyon, though it took a late penalty and ultimately a shootout to get it done.

From Washington Times