The pre-match betting receipts showed that $52,000 had been placed on Steinitz , compared with a mere $900 on Chigorin .
It quickly became apparent that in spite of the public 's dissatisfaction with Steinitz , they still believed him to be overwhelmingly the best player .
The pre-match betting receipts showed that $52,000 had been placed on player , compared with a mere $900 on Chigorin .
It quickly became apparent that in spite of the public 's dissatisfaction with Steinitz , they still believed him to be overwhelmingly the best player .