Ignatz Kolisch

In his early years Kolisch was the private secretary to the Russian Prince Urusov. He later became a wandering chess professional and settled in Vienna where he met Albert Rothschild. There Kolisch became involved in banking and became a millionaire and chess patron.

Birth and Death Dates:
1837 - 1889

Career Highlights:
In 1858-1859 Kolisch toured Europe giving chess exhibitions and winning the 1860 international tournament. In 1867 he was granted the Napoleon III Prize for defeating the greatest masters of the day.

Origin:
Hungary (b. Pressburg)