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World Chess Championship 1886

First chess championship, held in the United States.

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Statements about World Chess Championship 1886

Sport

Chess

Instance Of

Sports Season

Location

New York City
St. Louis

Winner

Wilhelm Steinitz

Point in Time

1886

Country

United States

Start Time

1/20/1886

End Time

2/24/1886

Number of Matches Played/Races/Starts

20

Participant

Sports Season of League or Competition

World Chess Championship
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World Chess Championship 1889
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