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Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz

Austrian-American grandmaster, 1st World Chess Champion (1886-1894), founder of positional play.
579 games 314 wins 118 draws 147 losses 1859–1988

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Chigorin, Mikhail58Lasker, Emanuel46Blackburne, Joseph Henry34Zukertort, Johannes Hermann31Bird, Henry Edward28Anderssen, Adolf23Gunsberg, Isidor20Pillsbury, Harry Nelson13Schiffers, Emanuel Stepanovich12Deacon, Frederic11Dubois, Serafino10Green, Valentine9

FAQ

How many games does Wilhelm Steinitz have on RamaChess?

579 games covering 1859-1988. 314 wins, 118 draws, 147 losses. Win rate: 54.2%.

Who did Wilhelm Steinitz play most often?

Chigorin, Mikhail — 58 games together.

Can I play through Wilhelm Steinitz's games?

Yes — every game has an interactive board viewer with full move replay, Stockfish analysis, and a Practice button to load the position into our practice engine.