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World Chess Champion
Wilhelm Steinitz
1836-1900
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Wilhelm Steinitz in
the Old Town
A plaque in honor of the
first world chess champion Wilhelm Steinitz was dedicated by the
president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus on June 30th .
The plaque was placed on the building of the Faculty of Philosophy
(Charles University) in Prague, on the border between the Jewish Ghetto
and Old Town where the Steinitz house used to stand.
The project for the plaque
was established four years ago, 100 years after Stenitz’ death. The was
created by Vladimir Oppl, one of the best Czech sculptors.
Růžena
Přibylová
Praque, 1. 7. 2004
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Read Mike Rosensaft's
Review of:
- The Steinitz Papers Edited by Kurt Landsberger; and
- The Collected Works of Wilhelm Steinitz (CD) Edited
by Sid Pickard.
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