1889 World Chess Championship

1889 World Chess Championship
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★★★ INTRO ★★★
The 1889 World Chess Championship was between 52 year old Wilhelm Steinitz of the United States who was the defending champion and 38 year old Johannes Zukertort of the Russian Empire who was the challenger.

★★★ BACKGROUND ★★★

After winning the 1886 World Chess Championship (see: Game Collection: 1886 World Chess Championship for games and more info), it was time for Steinitz to have his title challenged for the first time.

The challenger selected was Chigorin because they thought it would be an interesting match up, as Steinitz had a poor record against Chigorin.

★★★ CONDITIONS ★★★

The match took place in Havana. The winner would be the first to reach 10 1/2 points. In the event of a 10-10 tie, the defending champion (Steinitz) would defend his title. The first round was played on January 20th, 1889. The last round was played on February 24th. 1889.

★★★ FINAL ★★★

The last round (17) was played on February 24th, 1889. Entering the round, he had the black pieces, but a 10-6 lead, and needed just a draw in the remaining four games to retain his title. He easily drew that ame.

★★★ MINI TABLE ★★★

Steinitz 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1/2 (10 wins,1 draw,6 losses)<61.8% score>

Chigorin 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1/2 (6 wins,1 draw,10 losses)<38.2% score>

★★★ OTHER LINKS ★★★

Head to Head Match up Prior to 1889: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/ches...

Previous World Championship Title : Game Collection: 1886 World Chess Championship

Next World Championship Title : Game Collection: 1890-1891 World Chess Championship

Round 1,Chigorin leads 1-0
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 58 moves, 1-0
Round 2,Match tied 1-1
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 38 moves, 1-0
Round 3,Chigorin leads 2-1
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C62) Ruy Lopez, Old Steinitz Defense, 83 moves, 1-0
Round 4,Match tied 2-2
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 22 moves, 1-0
Round 5,Steinitz leads 3-2
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 26 moves, 0-1
Round 6,Match tied 3-3
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 37 moves, 0-1
Round 7,Chigorin leads 4-3
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 34 moves, 1-0
Round 8,Match tied 4-4
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D46) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 38 moves, 1-0
Round 9,Steinitz leads 5-4
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 56 moves, 0-1
Round 10,Steinitz leads 6-4
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D07) Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense, 27 moves, 1-0
Round 11,Steinitz leads 6-5
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 31 moves, 1-0
Round 12,Steinitz leads 7-5
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D07) Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense, 61 moves, 1-0
Round 13,Steinitz leads 7-6
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 64 moves, 1-0
Round 14,Steinitz leads 8-6
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(D07) Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense, 35 moves, 1-0
Round 15,Steinitz leads 9-6
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 36 moves, 0-1
Round 16,Steinitz leads 10-6
Steinitz vs Chigorin, 1889
(A04) Reti Opening, 52 moves, 1-0
Round 17,Steinitz wins 10 1/2-6 1/2
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1889
(C52) Evans Gambit, 70 moves, 1/2-1/2

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