For pretty soon there was a growing number of chess players turning against him , either because of his strategic method of play , or because of his personality .
If Steinitz had a period of popularity , then it was short - lived .
For pretty soon there was a growing number of chess players turning against him , either because of Steinitz 's strategic method of play , or because of his personality .
If Steinitz had a period of popularity , then it was short - lived .