World Chess Championship 1896–97
World Chess Championship 1896–97 was a 2-player tournament, 6 Nov 1896 – 14 Jan 1897. Won by Emanuel with 12½/17. Last updated .
- Dates
Standings
| # | Player | Rating | Pts | Perf | ± |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emanuel LaskerGermany | 12½ | |||
| 2 | Wilhelm SteinitzUnited States | 4½ |
Points counted from the games; the organisers' standings aren't available, so tiebreaks aren't applied (equal points share a place).
Results
Game 3
- 1Wilhelm Steinitz0–1Emanuel Lasker