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Wilhelm Steinitz was a German-American chess player born on May 17, 1836. He is often considered the first official World Chess Champion, having held the title from 1886 to 1894. Steinitz was known for his strategic approach to the game and his contributions to chess theory. He played a significant role in popularizing chess in the United States and is remembered as one of the greatest chess players in history. He passed away on August 12, 1900.
"Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack."
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"Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack."

Right,
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"I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game."
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"I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game."

Thought, Evil
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"A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror."
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"A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror."

Horror,
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"A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it."
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"A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it."

Sacrifice,
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"Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game."
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"Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game."

Thought, Chess, Evil, Inspiring
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"Chess is intellectual gymnastics."
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"Chess is intellectual gymnastics."

Chess,
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"Fame, I have already. Now I need the money."
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"Fame, I have already. Now I need the money."

Money, Fame, Now
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"I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings."
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"I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings."

Life,
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"Chess is not for timid souls."
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"Chess is not for timid souls."

Chess,
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