Staunton, Howard (1810-1874)

Howard Staunton by R&E Taylor (1845. Public Domain)

 

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GENERAL INFO

Description: Howard Staunton was an England chess player. He was the main organizer of the first international chess tournament in 1851, which was held in England. He promoted the Staunton pattern (promulgated by Nathaniel Cook); a chess game of clearly distinguishable pieces in a standardized way that remains the style required for competitions. This pattern quickly became the standard, and has been used to this day.
Sex: Male. Occupation: Chess player. 
Place of Birth / Death: London, England, Inuted Kingdom / London, England, Inuted Kingdom. Country Tags: United Kingdom.
Centuries: XIX. Title: Unofficial World Chess Champion
Wolrd Champion:- School: Old Westminster Chess Club.
Styles: Strategic. Chess Olympiads: –

 

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