Steinitz vs. Zuckertort | 1st World Championship – GM Bryan Smith – 2014.07.02

Name: Steinitz vs. Zuckertort | 1st World Championship – GM Bryan Smith – 2014.07.02
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Description: Chess Grandmaster Bryan Smith presents a game from the first World Championship match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zuckertort. Visit www.saintlouischessclub.org to learn more about the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

July 18, 2014 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Chess Grandmaster Bryan Smith presents a game from the first World Championship match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zuckertort. Visit www.saintlouischessclub.org to learn more about the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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