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As a consequence, the top two finishers of the Candidates Tournament, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren, played in the 2023 championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 7 April to 30 April 2023. [103] Ding won, making him the first World Chess Champion from China.
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- Wilhelm Steinitz (1886-94) Steinitz is often considered the "father of positional chess." He defeated Johannes Zukertort in the first-ever world championship, held in 1886.
- Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921) Lasker, a highly practical player, was the longest-reigning world champion in chess history. He won the title from Steinitz in 1894 and held it all the way until 1921.
- Jose Raul Capablanca (1921-27) Capablanca, a chess prodigy and one of the best endgame players ever, defeated Lasker 4-0 in 1921 to become world champion.
- Alexander Alekhine (1927-35, 1937-46) Alekhine, known for his attacking play and deep combinations, is the only world champion to die while holding the title.
Lasker's 27-year reign as World Champion is the longest in the history of organized chess since 1886, but featured two separate 10-year spans during which he did not defend his title.
Learn about the history of chess champions from Steinitz to Carlsen, with dates, matches and results. See the photos, biographies and achievements of each World Champion and their challengers.
World Chess Champions are players who have won a match or tournament for the World Championship at chess. Both men and women can become champion, but no woman has ever been a challenger for the title.
Garry Kasparov broke away from FIDE and organized his own match for the world title three times in 1993, 1995, and 2000. FIDE continued to run its own world championship during this time, but the overwhelming majority of chess players consider Kasparov to be the legitimate champion of this era.
Nov 25, 2021 · Magnus Carlsen defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi 7.5-3.5 in a thrilling match that featured a historic 136-move game. The match took place in Dubai, UAE, and was broadcast live on Chess.com with expert commentary and analysis.
