History Of World Champions

List of All World Chess Champions: Complete Timeline and Winners
The Classical World Chess Championship refers to the traditional title awarded to the world's best chess player, first contested in 1886 between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort. 

This championship has a rich history and has been held through matches between reigning champions and challengers. 

In contrast, the FIDE World Chess Championship was organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and began in 1948. The two titles diverged from 1993 to 2006 due to a split in the chess community, leading to separate championships. 

The FIDE championship now encompasses a broader system of qualification and organisation, while the classical title is often viewed as the original lineage of chess champions.

According to Chess.com, here's the complete list of the winners of the World Chess Championship from 1886 till now. The list includes:

Classical World Chess Champions