Wilhelm Steinitz

January 10, 2024
Chess Player

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Wilhelm Steinitz
Full Name Wilhelm Steinitz
Occupation Chess Player
Date Of Birth May 17, 1836(1836-05-17)
Age 188
Date Of Death 1900-08-12
Birthplace Prague
Country Czech Republic
Horoscope Taurus

Wilhelm Steinitz Biography

Name Wilhelm Steinitz
Birthday May 17
Birth Year 1836
Place Of Birth Prague
Birth Country Czech Republic
Birth Sign Taurus
Parents Josef Salamon Steinitz, Anna Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz is one of the most popular and richest Chess Player who was born on May 17, 1836 in Prague, Czech Republic. Legendary chess player who was the very first undisputable World Chess Champion.

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

He was born into a poor family, and his upbringing was poor.

Wilhelm Steinitz Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Chess Player
House Living in own house.

Wilhelm Steinitz is one of the richest Chess Player from Czech Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilhelm Steinitz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised in Prague which was at the time an integral part of the Austrian Empire.

He was the first to be awarded the officially recognized World Champion of Chess title from 1886 until 1894.

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Who is Wilhelm Steinitz Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Wilhelm Ranked on the list of most popular Chess Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Czech Republic. Wilhelm Steinitz celebrates birthday on May 17 of every year.

What is the contribution of Wilhelm Steinitz?

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian master and the first official world champion. He held the title from 1886-1894, after dominating the chess scene for decades before. He was undefeated in match play for over 30 years (1862-1894).

Who is the father of modern chess?

Wilhelm Steinitz , the first World Champion, widely considered the “father of modern chess,” extensively analyzed various double king-pawn openings (beginning 1. e4 e5) in his book The Modern Chess Instructor, published in 1889 and 1895.

Who was the first world champion?

The first event generally recognized as a world championship was the 1886 match between the two leading players in the world, Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort.

Where was Wilhelm Steinitz from?

Prague, Czechia

Who is the first great American born chess player?

Bobby Fischer first learned the game of chess at age 6 and eventually became the youngest international grandmaster at the age of 15. He reportedly had an I.Q. of 181. In 1972, he became the first American-born world chess champion after defeating Boris Spassky.

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