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Who held the World Chess Championship Title for the shortest time?

  1. Capablanca

  2. Smyslov

  3. Max Euwe

  4. Mikhail Tal
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Explanation

Mikhail Tal held the World Chess Championship title for only about one year (1960-1961), making his reign among the shortest in history. He defeated Mikhail Botvinnik in 1960 but lost the rematch in 1961. Capablanca held it for 6 years, Smyslov for 1 year, and Euwe for 2 years - though Smyslov's reign was similarly brief.

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