He was given an enthusiastic reception , played several exhibitions , many casual games , a match for stakes of Â # 50 with a wealthy amateur , and slightly more serious matches with New World professionals . The match with the Cuban champion Celso Golmayo ZÃ pide was abandoned when Steinitz was leading ( eight wins , one draw , one loss ) . He was given an enthusiastic reception , played several exhibitions , many casual games , a match for stakes of Â # 50 with a wealthy amateur , and slightly more serious matches with two New World professionals , Sellman and the Cuban champion Celso Golmayo ZÃ pide - the match with Golmayo was abandoned when Steinitz was leading ( eight wins , one draw , one loss ) .