William Steinitz (born Wilhelm Steinitz; May 14, 1836 – August 12, 1900) was a Bohemian-Austrian, and later American, chess player. From 1886 to 1894, he was the first World Chess Champion. He was also a highly influential writer and chess theoretician.

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian master and the first official world champion. He held the title from 1886-1894, after dominating the chess scene for decades before. He was undefeated in match play for over 30 years (1862-1894).

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian-American chess master who is considered to have been the world champion longer than any other player, winning the championship in 1866 from Adolf Anderssen (although the first official claim to hold the title was not made until 1886) and losing it in 1894 to Emanuel

威廉·斯坦尼茨 （英語： Wilhelm Steinitz，后更名为 William Steinitz，1836年5月17日—1900年8月12日）是一位 奥地利 （后入美国国籍） 國際象棋 大师，也是1886年至1894年间首个连续夺得 世界國際象棋錦標賽 冠军者。 此外，他还是一位非常有影响力的作家、國際象棋理论家。 斯坦尼茨大約12歲時從一位同學那裡學會了下國際象棋。 1858年，他進入維也納理工學院，但很快就輟學並全職從事國際象棋。 [1] 1861年，他在維也納城市錦標賽中以30/31分的成績獲得第一 …

威廉·斯坦尼茨（Wilhelm Steinitz，1836-1900）， 国际象棋 第一位正式世界冠军。 从1886年到1894年他一直坐在世界冠军宝座之上。 在对局的战略计划方面他是有史以来最富有宏伟思想性的高手，虽然在复杂的战术组合和进攻方面，他的对手楚凯尔托特和齐戈林都比他略胜一筹。 然而，斯坦尼茨对防御的深刻理解（一些专家们认为斯坦尼茨的防御法被第一次世界大战中借用为战壕防御），和他的蚕食战术、积小胜为大胜的理论影响了整整一代的特级大师。 的确如此，他 …

2022年5月22日 · Wilhelm Steinitz, known as The Father of Chess, was the first official World Chess Champion. In this article, we will dive deep into Steinitz’ background and playing style as the father of chess.

Wilhelm Steinitz, the thinker, and the dawning of chess’ classical age 5/17/2022 – Wilhelm Steinitz looms as one of the largest figures in chess. Earning the distinction of being the first ever World Champion in 1886, he was a successful competitive player and chess journalist whose theoretical teachings revolutionized chess and laid the ...

Wilhelm Steinitz was the 1st Champion of the world in the chess game. He retained the crown for 8 years. The player made a great contribution to the opening theory and positional play teaching.

2018年5月14日 · Perhaps no chess player represented the spirit of nineteenth century America better than Wilhelm Steinitz (1836-1900). His intelligence, innovation, arrogance, and shameless self-promotion led some to call him the "father of modern chess."

Wilhelm Steinitz looms as one of the largest figures in chess. Earning the distinction of being the first ever World Champion in 1886, he was a successful competitive player and chess journalist whose theoretical teachings revolutionized chess and laid the foundations of the modern game.