Howard Staunton, top British chess player organized the first international chess tournament in London, England in 1851. Won by Adolf Anderssen of Germany.

Date:
      1851
Name(s):
      Adolf Anderssen
Occupation:
      Chess Player
Location:
      Germany

Additional Information:

• London 1851 chess tournament – Wikipedia
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• London 1851: The First International Chess Tournament! – Chess.com
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• London (1851) – Chessgames.com
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