London, England (December 1863-January 1864)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wins
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Steinitz ½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 ½ 1 7
Green ½ 0 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 0
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Introduction
London Chess Club.—An interesting match is in progress at this club, between Herr Steinitz and Mr. V. Green; the winner of the first five (sic) games to be declared victor. Present score:—Herr Steinitz, 1; Mr. Green, 0; drawn, 1. (1)
Conclusion
Steintiz and Green.—This match has terminated in favour of the first-named gentleman, who carried all before him, scoring seven games and drawing two. The games were played at the spacious rooms of the London Chess Club, Cornhill. (2)
Proposed Match Sequence
1. V Green vs Steinitz, 1863, ½-½
2. Steinitz vs V Green, 1863, 1-0
3. V Green vs Steinitz, 1863, 0-1
4. Steinitz vs V Green, 1864, 1-0
5. V Green vs Steinitz, 1864, 0-1
6. Steinitz vs V Green, 1864, 1-0
7. V Green vs Steinitz, 1864, 0-1
8. Steinitz vs V Green, 1864, ½-½ (missing)
9. V Green vs Steinitz, 1864, 0-1
Sources
(1) London Era, 1863.12.27, p4
(2) Chess Player's Magazine, v2, 1864, p49
Kibitzing
