1896/7 World Chess Championship clash between Emanuel Lasker & Wilhelm Steinitz.
The matches were held in Moscow, Russia from 7th of November 1896 to 14th of January 1897.
The format was first to 10 wins becomes the World Champion.

Match Details:
Location: Moscow, Russia
Date: 11th of November 1896
Round: 2

Moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 Bc5
4. c3 Nge7
5. O-O Ng6
6. d4 exd4
7. cxd4 Bb6
8. Nc3 O-O
9. a4 a6
10. Bc4 h6
11. h3 d6
12. Be3 Nce7
13. Re1 c6
14. Qb3 Bc7
15. Nd2 Rb8
16. Rac1 b5
17. axb5 axb5
18. Bd3 Kh8
19. Ne2 f5
20. exf5 Bxf5
21. Bxf5 Rxf5
22. Ng3 Rf8
23. Qe6 Qc8
24. Qxc8 Rfxc8
25. Nb3 Kg8
26. Ne4 Kf7
27. g3 Ke8
28. Re2 Kd7
29. Rce1 Bb6
30. Bf4 Bc7
31. h4 h5
32. Bg5 Bd8
33. g4 hxg4
34. h5 Nf8
35. Nec5+ dxc5
36. Nxc5+ Kd6
37. Bf4+ Kd5
38. Re5+ Kc4
39. Rc1+ Kxd4
40. Re4+ Kd5
41. Rd1+
1-0

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