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Quote by Wilhelm Steinitz

“Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game.”

Quote by Wilhelm Steinitz

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Wilhelm Steinitz
Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz, born on May 17, 1836 and died on August 12, 1900, was a renowned chess player from Germany. He is considered one of the greatest chess players in history and is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Chess'. Steinitz dominated the chess scene from the late 19th to the early 20th century and had a profound impact on the development of the game. more

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