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Zukertort, Johannes Hermann vs Steinitz, William

World Championship 1st • USA • 1886

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World Championship 1st

Zukertort, Johannes Hermann vs Steinitz, William
USA • 1886
1/2-1/2
Start
White King
Black King
End
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Result

1/2-1/2

Draw

Moves

52

Opening

D60

Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense

Date

1886.??.??

Moves

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