World Chess Championship 1886

World Chess Championship 1886
 
Wilheilm Steinitz
Wilheilm Steinitz
Johannes Zukertort
Johannes Zukertort
  Austria-Hungary Wilhelm Steinitz United Kingdom Johannes Zukertort
 
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  Born 14 May 1836
49 years old
Born 7 September 1842
43 years old
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The World Chess Championship 1886 was the first official World Chess Championship match contested by Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort. The match took place in the United States from 11 January to 29 March, the first five games being played in New York City, the next four being played in St. Louis and the final eleven in New Orleans. The winner was the first player to achieve ten wins. Wilhelm Steinitz won the match 10–5, winning his tenth game in the twentieth game of the match. There were five draws.