Who was Wilhelm Steinitz?
Q: Who was Wilhelm Steinitz?
A: Wilhelm (later William) Steinitz was an Austrian chess grandmaster.
Q: When was he born and when did he die?
A: He was born on May 17, 1836, and died on August 12, 1900.
Q: Where did he emigrate and settle?
A: He emigrated first to London, then to the USA, where he settled.
Q: What was his achievement in the game of chess?
A: Wilhelm Steinitz was the first undisputed World Chess Champion and held the title from 1886 to 1894, unofficially from 1872.
Q: Who did Wilhelm Steinitz beat to become the World Chess Champion?
A: Steinitz won the title by beating Johannes Zukertort in a match in 1886.
Q: Who took the World Chess Championship title from Wilhelm Steinitz?
A: The title was taken from Wilhelm Steinitz by Emanuel Lasker in 1894.
Q: Did Wilhelm Steinitz ever have a rematch with Emanuel Lasker?
A: Yes, Wilhelm Steinitz had a rematch with Emanuel Lasker in 1897, which he lost.
