Complete list of all 18 World Chess Champions from Wilhelm Steinitz in 1886 to Gukesh in 2024. Profiles, recor! Swipe to see →
Since 1886, only 18 people in the world have conquered the ultimate title in chess. Each champion brought a unique style, revolutionized ...
Steinitz was the first official World Champion. But his contribution goes far beyond the title: he invented positional chess. Before Stei...
Lasker held the title for 27 years — a record that will probably never be broken. He didn't seek "the best move" — he sought the move tha...
Capablanca learned chess at age 4 by watching his father play. He was so talented that he played almost without studying — his style was ...
Alekhine is the only champion who died with the title. He was a fierce attacker with breathtaking combinations. He fled the Russian Revol...
Euwe was a mathematics professor who played chess in his spare time. He defeated Alekhine in 1935 (aided by his rival's alcoholism) but l...
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