Birthdate: July 6, 1818
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wrocław, Poland
Died: March 13, 1879
Adolf Anderssen was a renowned German chess master celebrated for his exceptional sacrificial attacking style of play. He achieved victory in significant international tournaments in 1851 and 1862, although he experienced losses against Paul Morphy and Wilhelm Steinitz. Widely regarded as the foremost chess player in the world between 1851 and 1858, Anderssen continued to shine in competitions, triumphing in more than half of the events he participated in, even in his later years. His significant contributions to chess problems and his friendly demeanor earned him respect in the chess community, where he was highly sought after for guidance and dispute resolution.
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