Has a WC challenger ever not lost a game in a match. - Chess Forums

hsarA

Nov 21, 2013

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A tie tonight puts Magnus at 6.5. Has a challenger ever taken the title without losing one game?

goldendog

Nov 21, 2013

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Capa in 1921.

alwaysdraw

Nov 21, 2013

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And Kramnik in 2000

goldendog

Nov 21, 2013

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Kramnik as well in 2000.

gaereagdag

Nov 21, 2013

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Yes, Capablanca in 1921 and I said before the match that it reminds me of Lasker Capablanca; old versus young, a listless champion against new talent.