Who was Staunton supposed to play in 1858 but didn't?
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Paul Morphy
Answer
Paul Morphy, the renowned American chess prodigy, was expected to face Howard Staunton, a prominent English chess master, in a highly anticipated match in 1858. However, the match never materialized due to disagreements over the match conditions, specifically the financial terms and the choice of location.
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