Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm SteinitzWilhelm Steinitz (1834-1900) was an Austrian and later American chess Master. He was the first World Chess Champion between 1886 and 1894, when he lost the title to Emanuel Lasker.

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Greatest World Chess Champion of All Time?

How to judge which world chess champion is the greatest of all time? One might look at the number of years that the champion held the title, inflation-adjusted peak rating, dominance over peers, or abilities as a chess ambassador. Another criterion, adopted by this article, is how many different challengers has each world chess champion faced. More 🡢
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Infographic: All World Chess Champions

We all know that Magnus Carlsen is the World Chess Champion, but who was the first one? And when? Even less is known about women champions. You probably have heard about Susan Polgar, but who is the current woman chess champion? More 🡢
diagram of Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Albert Hodges chess puzzle

Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Albert Hodges

Play this on line puzzle which illustrate the position strategy adopted by Wilhelm Steinitz against Hodges. He has sacrificed his Queen but won the game.
diagram of Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Herbert Trenchard chess puzzle

Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Herbert Trenchard

A nice online chess puzzle from Wilhelm Steinitz vs. Herbert Trenchard in 1887.
diagram of Wilhelm Steinitz vs. David Sands chess puzzle

Wilhelm Steinitz vs. David Sands

Wilhelm Steinitz vs. David Sands, New York, 1887. White to move and wins in 2.