Wilhelm Steinitz vs Joseph Blackburne

Vienna, 1898 · Result ½–½ · Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59).

Joseph Blackburne½

Wilhelm Steinitz½

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Game details

White: Wilhelm Steinitz
Black: Joseph Blackburne
Result: ½–½
Event: Vienna
Year: 1898
Opening: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59)

About this chess game

This chess game between Wilhelm Steinitz and Joseph Blackburne was played at Vienna in 1898 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Wilhelm Steinitz vs Joseph Blackburne?

Wilhelm Steinitz vs Joseph Blackburne (1898) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Wilhelm Steinitz vs Joseph Blackburne?

The game opened with the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (ECO C59).

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