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World Chess Championship 1896–1897
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The World Chess Championship 1896–1897 was a match for the World Chess Championship, contested between Emanuel Lasker and Wilhelm Steinitz. It was played in Moscow between November 6, 1896, and January 14, 1897. Lasker won by a score of 10 wins to 2 (with 5 draws), thus retaining his title.
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Born 24 December 1868 27/28 years old |
Born 14 May 1836 60 years old | |||||
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