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World Chess Championship 1894

1894 CE · United States, North America · Sport

World Chess Championship 1894
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The fifth World Chess Championship was held in New York City, Philadelphia, and Montreal, and was contested from 15 March to 26 May 1894. Holder William Steinitz lost his title to challenger Emanuel Lasker, who was 32 years his junior.

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