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World Chess Championship 1891

1890 CE · United States, North America · Sport

World Chess Championship 1891
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The third World Chess Championship was held in New York City from 9 December 1890 to 22 January 1891. Holder Wilhelm Steinitz narrowly defeated his Hungarian challenger, Isidor Gunsberg.

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