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Famous Chess Matches of the 19th Century
  • 1. Who was the opponent of Paul Morphy in the famous 1858 match in Paris?
A) Louis Paulsen
B) Ignatz Kolisch
C) Adolf Anderssen
D) Wilhelm Steinitz
  • 2. What year did the famous match between Steinitz and Zukertort take place?
A) 1896
B) 1876
C) 1888
D) 1886
  • 3. Which chess player was known as the 'father of modern chess'?
A) Howard Staunton
B) Adolf Anderssen
C) Paul Morphy
D) Wilhelm Steinitz
  • 4. Who was the Chess Champion immediately after Steinitz?
A) Geza Maroci
B) Emanuel Lasker
C) Akiba Rubinstein
D) José Raúl Capablanca
  • 5. Steinitz's approach to chess emphasized which of the following?
A) Openings over strategy
B) Random play
C) The importance of pawn structure
D) Strict tactics only
  • 6. Which item is NOT typically associated with chess matches of the 19th century?
A) Digital chess clocks
B) Standardized rules
C) Wooden chess pieces
D) Annotated game records
  • 7. In which famous game did Morphy defeat two masters simultaneously?
A) Steinitz vs. Zukertort (1886)
B) Mason vs. Steinitz (1888)
C) Morphy vs. Duke of Brunswick and Count Isouard (1858)
D) Anderssen vs. Kieseritzky (1851)
  • 8. What year did Paul Morphy retire from serious chess competition?
A) 1848
B) 1865
C) 1872
D) 1859
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