Wilhelm Steinitz looms as one of the largest figures in chess. Earning the distinction of being the first ever World Champion in 1886, he was a successful competitive player and chess journalist whose theoretical teachings revolutionized chess and laid the foundations of the modern game. He is, arguably, chess’ greatest thinker.
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Question of the Day By David R. Sands - The Washington Times - Tuesday, March 16, 2021
There are so many things the Irish are good at: lyric poetry, dark beer, dancing with their arms epoxied to their sides. Chess, unfortunately, has never been one of them.
Those preparing a toast to the glories of Irish chess this St. Patrick’s Day will not be overwhelmed by choices. Alex Baburin, the country’s only grandmaster, is a fine player and noted chess journalist, but he was born in Russia and is currently ranked 1,846th on FIDE’s global ratings list.
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