Johannes Zukertort
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Johannes Zukertort Net Worth

Johannes Zukertort was a Polish-born English chess master born on September 7, 1842. He is most famous for having lost in the final of the first international chess championship in 1886, which is regarded as a major milestone in the history of the game.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 7, 1842
Birth Place Poland
Age 177 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 20, 1888 (age 45)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Polish-born English chess master who is most notable for having lost in the final of what is regarded to be the first international chess championship in 1886.

Before Fame

He was born in Poland but his family moved to Prussia when he was young, and eventually settled in the United Kingdom.

Trivia

He was known for telling embellished tales about himself including that he was a master swordsman and that he fought in several famous battles.

Family Life

His family was part of a missionary group that tried to convert the Jewish population in Poland to Christianity.

Associated With

He was an international chess predecessor to Emanuel Lasker.

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