Wilhelm Steinitz

Chess Player

Birthday May 17, 1836

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Austria

DEATH DATE Aug 12, 1900 (64)

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About

A chess legend who was the first ever, undisputed World Chess Champion.

Before Fame

He grew up in Prague, which was then part of the Austrian Empire.

Trivia

He held the first official World Champion of Chess title from 1886 to 1894.

Family Life

His family was poor and he was raised in poverty.

Associated With

He lost his World Championship title to Emanuel Lasker in 1837.