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April 29, 2020

Chess Research 2

Top 25 Greatest minds in Chess & of those that have contributed to the world of chess the most in the eye of this aspiring newbie. Based upon my own research in this arena of competition & world recognition and why. Living or deceased.

Actually chess from an early on endeavor, drives home the idea of humility. Anyone beyond the beginner level would be included as one of the greatest minds in chess of all time. 

1) This person is recognized as the first world chess champion.

   Who is Wilhelm Steinitz?

2) This German mathematician held the world chess title for 27 years.

     Who was Emanuel Lasker ?

     My comment:  the above is the caliber of mind that takes up  chess & becomes world class.

      I am keeping in mind what the potential opponent is capable of & who I could be

       dealing  with. The possible background  of the opponent  is worth noting.  

       In the CHESS 3rd edition the author makes the comment that "Whereas Lasker was

       by nature an intellectual, ….for Lasker, chess was first  & foremost a struggle. 

       This comment resonates  with me. Certainly early on this is true for me !

       These players are playing for world titles in their early 20's. !

3)    At age 14, this person was the youngest to ever have won the US Chess Championship 

        in 1957.  Ans.  Who was Bobby Fischer.

        My reading from the above source indicates it was Bobby Fischer who is credited for                     elevating  the prize payout for  chess to be considered a "professional" sport.