Timeline Monday 11 January 1886

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Monday 11 January 1886

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Events on Monday 11 January 1886 1

1886 – 1894 Steinitz World Champion reign First official World Chess Champion Steinitz defeated Johannes Zukertort 10-5 in the first official World Championship match, played across New York, St. Louis and New Orleans. He held the title until 1894.

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