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←Back to masters listWilhelm Steinitz
Wilhelm Steinitz
Born
1836-05-14 / 1836-05-17 / 1837-05-18The exact date is disputed; both versions are shown.
Died
1900-08-12
Countries
Austrian EmpireCisleithaniaUnited States
Champion
World Chess Champion
Favourite openings
- C11French Defense: Steinitz Variationas Black · Named after the player
- C62Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defenseas Black · Named after the player
- C25Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambitas White · Signature opening
- C45Scotch Game: Steinitz Variationas Black · Signature opening
- C33King's Gambit Acceptedas White · In the repertoire
- C51Italian Game: Evans Gambitas White · In the repertoire