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Who was the organizer of the first international chess tournament?

  • Howard Staunton

  • Paul Morphy

  • Wilhelm Steinitz

  • Emanuel Lasker

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Howard Staunton, an English chess master, organized the first international chess tournament in 1851, held in London. This groundbreaking event brought together the world's top chess players and marked a significant milestone in the history of competitive chess. The tournament, also known as the London International Chess Tournament, attracted widespread attention and further popularized the game internationally.
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