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Who became the world's strongest player after the 1851 tournament?

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  • Adolf Anderssen

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The victor of the renowned 1851 chess tournament was Adolf Anderssen, a German chess master who subsequently emerged as the most formidable player in the world. His triumph propelled him to the forefront of chess, earning him the prestigious title of'World's Strongest Player' and solidifying his place in chess history as a true chess legend.
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