World Chess Championship 1891


The third World Chess Championship was held in New York City in late 1890 and early 1891. Holder William Steinitz narrowly defeated challenger Isidor Gunsberg.

Results

The winner would be first to 10 wins, or most wins after 20 games. A draw would be declared if the score reached 9 wins each.
Steinitz led by 2 with only one game left, and so was declared the winner.

Games