Who was the first Chess Champion?

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Olivia_Jiang

16 days ago

I dunno

Pawnwiser657

16 days ago

vi The first officially recognized World Chess Champion was Wilhelm Steinitz, who won the title in 1886. He defeated Johannes Zukertort in a match that is considered the first World Chess Championship. Steinitz held the title from 1886 to 1894.