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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
0-1
Start
White King
Black King
End
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Result

0-1

Black wins

Moves

46

Opening

D11

Slav Defense: Modern Line

Date

1886.??.??

Moves

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