Did Wilhelm Steinitz live in wealth or poverty?
Wealth
Moderate conditions
Poverty
Financially stable
Answer
Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian-born American chess player and chess writer. He was the first official World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1886 to 1894. He is also known for his contributions to chess theory. Steinitz was born into poverty and struggled financially throughout his life. He died in poverty at the age of 73.
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