World Chess Champions

 
1946-1948: No champion recognized. 1993-2006: Title disputed between Classical champions (shown) and FIDE champions.
 
X, 24018, 1886
X, 27146, 1894
X, 31455, 1921
X, 24033, 1927
X, 54967, 1935
X, 24033, 1937
X, 54964, 1948
X, 54966, 1957
X, 54964, 1958
X, 54965, 1960
X, 54964, 1961
X, 54963, 1963
X, 29870, 1969
X, 4355, 1972
X, 38258, 1975
X, 9880, 1985
X, 54962, 2000
X, 54961, 2007
X, 27839, 2013