Howard Staunton
Howard Staunton (1810-1874) organized the first international chess tournament in London in 1851, was the de facto world champion from 1843 to 1851, and promoted the "Staunton Design" for chess pieces still used today.
Howard Staunton (1810-1874) organized the first international chess tournament in London in 1851, was the de facto world champion from 1843 to 1851, and promoted the "Staunton Design" for chess pieces still used today. See less
