Anand vs. Gelfand world chess championship 2012 oldest pair of contenders since 1886

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Comments

• Anonymous
  April 02, 2012
  Why do you think the the minimum age is more significant than the combined or average age of the 2 contestants?

• Anonymous
  April 03, 2012
  If you go by the average age of the contestants, or the age of the older contestant, then the Steinitz matches are way ahead. In 1892 Steinitz vs. Чигорин the average age was around 49. In 1896 Steinitz vs. Lasker, Steinitz was around 60.