The New York Times

WILLIAM STEINITZ DEAD; Chess Champion of the World Over Twenty Years. DEFEAT BROKE HIS SPIRIT Memorable Tournaments in Which Lasker Lowered His Proud Record -- His Sad Decline ...

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FiveThirtyEight

American Chess Is Great Again

Wilhelm Steinitz was “a fat phlegmatic little man, with a fine forehead and mussed hair and clothes,” according to one newspaper account. He was also the favorite at the inaugural world chess ...
The New York Times

CHAMPION STEINITZ'S WRATH.; Resigns from Manhattan Chess Club After a Quarrel with Judge Jerome -- Explanations of Members.

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Slate

No More Kings

Starting this week, challenger Magnus Carlsen will face champion Viswanathan Anand in a best-of-12 match in the latter’s hometown of Chennai, India, with the winner to wear the crown of World Chess ...