Famous Chess Games and Players

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Who was the first official World Chess Champion?

Wilhelm Steinitz was the first official World Chess Champion.

Which game is known as the 'Game of the Century'?

Bobby Fischer's win against Donald Byrne, New York 1956, is known as the 'Game of the Century.'

What was significant about the 1972 World Chess Championship?

It was a Cold War-era match between American Bobby Fischer and Soviet Boris Spassky, which Fischer won.

Who was the youngest World Chess Champion?

Garry Kasparov became the World Chess Champion at age 22.

What controversy involved Garry Kasparov in 1997?

Garry Kasparov lost to IBM's Deep Blue, marking the first time a computer defeated a reigning world champion in a match.

What title did Magnus Carlsen achieve in 2013?

Magnus Carlsen became the World Chess Champion in 2013.

Why is Paul Morphy famous in chess history?

Paul Morphy was known for his brilliant play and was one of the greatest unofficial world champions of his time.

What was the significance of the match between Karpov and Kasparov in the 1980s?

Their matches were among the longest and most intense rivalries in chess history, showcasing many innovative games.

Who wrote the influential chess book 'My System'?

Aron Nimzowitsch wrote 'My System', a foundational text on chess strategy.

What is the historical significance of the chess match between Fischer and Spassky?

It was seen as a symbolic battle between the USA and USSR during the Cold War.

Who is known as the 'Black Death' in chess?

Joseph Henry Blackburne was known as the 'Black Death' for his aggressive style.

Which player popularized the chess concept of hypermodernism?

Richard Réti was a leading figure in the hypermodernism movement.

What is the 'Immortal Game'?

The 'Immortal Game' is an 1851 chess match played between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky, noted for its brilliant combinations.

Who was the first woman to battle for the World Chess Championship title?

Judit Polgar was the first woman to compete at the very top levels of chess, battling male World Champions.

Which world champion defeated a computer for the first time in a full match?

Garry Kasparov became the first world champion to defeat a computer in a full match in 1996 against Deep Blue.