Wilhelm Steinitz Death Cause and Date

Wilhelm Steinitz's Death

Born (Birthday) May 17, 1836

Death Date August 12, 1900

Age of Death 64 years

Cause of Death Heart Attack

Profession Chess Player

The chess player Wilhelm Steinitz died at the age of 64. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

A chess legend who was the first ever, undisputed World Chess Champion.

His family was poor and he was raised in poverty.

Quotes

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A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.

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Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.

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I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.

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A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror.

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Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.

Wilhelm Steinitz Death Cause and Date