Saturday 8 August 2009

Oldest World Chess Champion

Answer - Wilhelm Steinitz



Details:
Wilhelm Steinitz was the oldest world chess champion, defeating Johannes Hermann Zukertort in 1886 at the age of 50 years. Steinitz retained the title until he was beaten by Emanuel Lasker in 1894 aged 58 years and 10 days.

Posted by ALCHEssMIST.

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