“The position of a Pawn, in consequence of its limited power of action, is perhaps more difficult to be correctly judged than that of any other piece.”

— Wilhelm Steinitz

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About Wilhelm Steinitz

Chess Player • Austrian-American

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian and later American chess player, and the first official World Chess Champion from 1886 to 1894. He was a hugely influential figure in the development of chess strategy, moving the game...

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