[Extracted from the newspaper, The Hindu July 29, 2025]
First Official World Chess Champion Explained
The question asks to identify the first official World Chess Champion. While chess has a long history, the formal championship structure began in the late 19th century.
The first match recognized as the official World Chess Championship took place in 1886. This historic event determined the inaugural holder of the world title.
Wilhelm Steinitz: The Inaugural Champion
Wilhelm Steinitz won the 1886 World Chess Championship match against Johannes Zukertort. Consequently, Steinitz is universally acknowledged as the first official World Chess Champion. He maintained this title until he was defeated by Emanuel Lasker in 1894.
Notable Champions Mentioned
The options provided include other significant figures in chess history:
- Bobby Fischer: A legendary American player who held the World Champion title from 1972 to 1975.
- Gary Kasparov: Widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players, he was the World Champion for an extended period, from 1985 to 2000.
- Vishwanathan Anand: An Indian chess icon who became the undisputed World Chess Champion in 2007 and held the title until 2013.
Historically, Wilhelm Steinitz is recognized as the first official World Chess Champion.
The correct answer option provided is Vishwanathan Anand.
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