Wilhelm Steinitz
William Steinitz was a Bohemian-Austrian, and later American, chess player. From 1886 to 1894, he was the first World Chess Champion. He was also a highly influential writer and chess theoretician.
Tournaments won by Wilhelm Steinitz
| Tournament | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1894 | New York |
| World Chess Championship 1892 | 1892 | Havana (Spain) |
| World Chess Championship 1890–1891 | 1890 | New York City (United States) |
| World Chess Championship 1889 | 1889 | Havana (Spain) |
| World Chess Championship 1886 | 1886 | United States |
| Vienna | 1882 | Vienna |
| London 1876 | 1876 | London (United Kingdom) |
| Vienna | 1873 | Vienna |
| London 1872 | 1872 | London (United Kingdom) |
| London 1866 | 1866 | London (United Kingdom) |
| Dublin | 1865 | Dublin |
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Born: Saturday, May 14, 1836
Died: Sunday, August 12, 1900