First world champion?
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Bobby fischer
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Wilhelm Steinitz
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Vladimir Kramnik
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Veselin Topalov
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Explanation
Wilhelm Steinitz was officially recognized as the first World Chess Champion after his victory over Johannes Zukertort in 1886. He established the title and held it until 1894, laying the foundation for modern competitive chess.
AI explanation
Wilhelm Steinitz is recognized as the first officially recognized World Chess Champion, having claimed the title in 1886 after defeating Johannes Zukertort in a match. He held the title until losing it to Emanuel Lasker in 1894, establishing the lineage of world championship chess.