Steinitz–Blackburne Match 1876

Wilhelm Steinitz defeated Joseph Blackburne in seven consecutive decisive games. The London match ended 7–0, with no Blackburne win and no draw.

◇Seven games, seven wins

The match ran from 17 February to 2 March 1876. Steinitz won every game, producing the rare perfect score of seven points from seven.

Edo’s direct event record gives the same dates and 7–0 result preserved in the archive.

◇A complete sweep

All seven games survive, each with its round number, and they add up to the match score.

This collection is confined to the 1876 head-to-head match and is distinct from the London tournament that Blackburne won later that year.