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What is the first universally recognized World Chess Championship year?

1886.

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  1. 1886 ✔
  2. 1950
  3. 1997

Why: Wilhelm Steinitz claimed the first universally recognized world title in 1886.

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Answer: 1886. Wilhelm Steinitz claimed the first universally recognized world title in 1886.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    claimed his title in 1886
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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