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Howard Staunton Quiz
The Enigmatic Genius: How Well Do You Know Howard Staunton?
Updated: Jan 04, 2024
Unleash your knowledge on the enigmatic Howard Staunton, a chess virtuoso and Shakespearean aficionado. Unearth the secrets of his historic chess career and delve into his profound passion for the Bard.
Get ready to flex your Howard Staunton muscles! This quiz features 31 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Learn something new and exciting.
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March 1805
May 1820
April 1810
July 1815
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Regency Pattern
Windsor Pattern
Staunton Pattern
Westminster Pattern
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1842
1845
1843
1850
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Actor
Shakespearean Scholar
Novelist
Historian
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Wilhelm Steinitz
Paul Morphy
Emanuel Lasker
Howard Staunton
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Paul Morphy
Howard Staunton
Adolf Anderssen
Wilhelm Steinitz
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1870
1851
1860
1840
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José Raúl Capablanca
Magnus Carlsen
Mikhail Botvinnik
Paul Morphy
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Positional Play
Speed Play
Defensive Strategies
Endgame Technique
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Ruy Lopez
French Defense
Sicilian Defense
Staunton Gambit
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Modern Chess Strategy
Chess-Players' Handbook
The Art Of Chess
My Great Predecessors
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1874
1882
1859
1865
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King's Indian Defense
Knight's Gambit
Italian Game
English Opening
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Russian
French
English
American
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Spiteful
Inspirational
Romantic
Humorous
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Shakespeare
Tolstoy
Hemingway
Dickens
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Nathaniel Cooke
Max Euwe
George Allen
Samuel Loyd
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1855
1868
1840
1820
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Exhibitions
Casual Play
Practice
Competitions
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Howard Taunton
Duke Of Wellington
Lord Lyttelton
Queen Victoria
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Financial Issues
Lack Of Interest
Injury
Ill Health
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France
Germany
United States
United Kingdom
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Arrogance
Forgetfulness
Spitefulness
Jealousy
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White
Black
Both
He Didn't Advocate A Gambit
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Inventors
Kings And Queens
Strong Players
Politicians
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Blitz Games
Chess Notation
Positional Play
Opening Repertoire
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Army Uniforms
Standardisation
Victorian Fashion
Medieval Armor
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Chessboard Design Dispute
Travel Issues
Staunton's Health And Commitments
Match Rules Disagreement
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19th
18th
17th
20th
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His Preparations Were Complete
The Opponent Was Distracted
His Queen Was Taken
He Was Losing
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May 29, 1862
Jun 22, 1874
Dec 13, 1840
Jun 20, 1888
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