Has there ever been a World Chess Champion that's LEFT HANDED DOMINANT ?

I was just thinking about this the other day!!

A Bing search revealed this. - :] P.S. (Some players such as Karpov and Carlsen, like to move their pieces with the hand that is closest to the clock (OTB). Many players do that also.

While being left-handed dominant is not a common trait among World Chess Champions, there have been notable champions who were left-handed or exhibited left-handed tendencies. Let’s explore some of them:

Wilhelm Steinitz (1886-1894): Steinitz, often considered the “father of positional chess,” was the first official World Chess Champion. He defeated Johannes Zukertort in the inaugural world championship match in 1886.
Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921): Lasker, born in Berlinchen, Germany, held the title for an impressive 27 years. He successfully defended his championship against formidable opponents until 1921. Lasker was not only a chess player but also a mathematician and philosopher, infusing psychological insights into his approach to chess.
Mikhail Tal (1960-1961): Tal, known for his aggressive and imaginative style, won the title in 1960. His left-handed playing style was characterized by sharp sacrifices and tactical brilliance.
Anatoly Karpov (1975-1985): Karpov, a dominant force during his era, held the title for several years. Although not exclusively left-handed, he often played with his left hand during games.
Magnus Carlsen (2013-present): (*The previous World Chess Champion), Carlsen, is right-handed but has been observed using his left hand to make moves during games. His ambidextrous tendencies have been noted by chess enthusiasts.
While left-handed dominance is not a prerequisite for becoming a World Chess Champion, these players demonstrate that exceptional skill and strategic thinking transcend handedness. Chess champions come from diverse backgrounds and exhibit a wide range of playing styles, regardless of their dominant hand.

@Skittle-Head said in #2:
> A Bing search revealed this. - :] P.S. (Some players such as Karpov and Carlsen, like to move their pieces with the hand that is closest to the clock (OTB). Many players do that also.

I thought it was in FIDE rules that you have to take exchanged piece before moving your own and stop/start clock with your right hand , did I read something like this somewhere......maybe I'm mistaken??

@SimonBirch said in #3:
> I thought it was in FIDE rules that you have to take exchanged piece before moving your own and stop/start clock with your right hand , did I read something like this somewhere......maybe I'm mistaken??

I hope this is a mistake, otherwise the player with the clock at their left could (no doubt, accidentally) slap the opponent when time pressed.

I think the rule is that you have to hit the clock, with the same hand, that you move a piece with. The clock maybe on your left or right. It varies. It's an effort to keep one's hand close to the clock, which is useful when experiencing time pressure or playing speed chess. - :]

Ha ha oh yeah , I wonder why I thought that lol stop start clock with hand nearest the clock ,, maybe that was it , I don't know , maybe if someone who knows the FIDE rule could enlighten me xxx

@SimonBirch said in #6:
> Ha ha oh yeah , I wonder why I thought that lol stop start clock with hand nearest the clock ,, maybe that was it , I don't know , maybe if someone who knows the FIDE rule could enlighten me xxx

As stated by Fide article 6.2, a player must press his clock with the same hand with which he made his move. Failure to comply may be up for some disciplinary action. - :]
- rcc.fide.com/article6/ -

@Skittle-Head said in #7:
> As stated by Fide article 6.2, a player must press his clock with the same hand with which he made his move. Failure to comply may be up for some disciplinary action. - :]
Thanks