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Today in the History of the WCC: Jan. 27th

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Jan. 27, 1889:  Chigorin vs. Steinitz, WCC (1), game no. 5 (26 moves, Evans Gambit C52, 0:1)

Steinitz and Chigorin playes two matches for the WCC (1889 and 1892).  Of 40 total games, 16 employed the Evans Gambit.