Who was Karl Ernst Adolf Anderssen?
Q: Who was Karl Ernst Adolf Anderssen?
A: Karl Ernst Adolf Anderssen was a German chess master and teacher of mathematics who was recognized as the best player in the world for much of the time between 1851 and 1870.
Q: What tournaments did he win?
A: He won three great international tournaments - the first in London 1851, then London 1862, and Baden-Baden 1870.
Q: Did he ever lose any matches?
A: Yes, he lost matches in 1858 to Paul Morphy and narrowly to Steinitz in 1866.
Q: What other activities besides playing chess was Anderssen known for?
A: He was also a chess problem composer.
Q: How successful was Anderssen at tournament play?
A: He became the most successful tournament player in Europe, winning over half of the events he entered - including the Baden-Baden 1870 tournament which is comparable to modern strong GM tournaments.
Q: What is Anderssen famous for today?
A: He is still famous for his brilliant sacrificial attacking play, particularly in the 'Immortal Game' (1851) and 'Evergreen Game' (1852).
Q: How did others view him during his lifetime?
A: Others viewed him as an elder statesman of the game to whom they turned for advice or arbitration.
