Conveying Chess To One And All – The Evolution Of Staunton Chess
A very popular version of chess is Staunton chess as this has turned into the standard version of chess played around the world and at tournaments. This version of chess is named after a famous English chess master, Howard Staunton. He was one of the best chess players in the world around 1850 and was very important to the game. Not only did Staunton create the very first international chess tournament but he also supported the idea of chess by telegraph. So you did not have to be in the same room with the person you were playing.
