page_title: London 1851 chess tournament
hierarchical_section_title: London 1851 chess tournament
caption_attribution_description: English: Picture of Adolf Anderssen Français&#160;: Image de Adolf Anderssen
context_page_description: London 1851 was the first international chess tournament. The tournament was conceived and organised by English player Howard Staunton, and marked the first time that the best chess players in Europe would meet in a single event. Adolf Anderssen of Germany won the sixteen-player tournament, earning him the status of the best player in the world.
context_section_description: London 1851 was the first international chess tournament. The tournament was conceived and organised by English player Howard Staunton, and marked the first time that the best chess players in Europe would meet in a single event. Adolf Anderssen of Germany won the sixteen-player tournament, earning him the status of the best player in the world.
caption: Adolf Anderssen won both the London International Tournament and the rival London Club Tournament.
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