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For how long was Wilhelm Steinitz unbeaten in match play?

  • 32 years

  • 30 years

  • 20 years

  • 28 years

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Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian-born chess master who is widely considered to be the first official World Chess Champion, having held the title from 1886 to 1894. Steinitz was known for his innovative and aggressive style of play, and he is credited with developing many of the fundamental concepts of modern chess theory.
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