Howard Staunton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Howard Staunton.

Howard Staunton (1810-1874) was a renowned British chess player and writer. He was born in London and showed an early interest in chess, dedicating himself to its study and promotion. Staunton became the leading player of his time and was considered the unofficial World Chess Champion. His most notable contribution to the game was the design of the Staunton chess set, which is still widely used today. Staunton also wrote extensively on chess strategy and tactics, becoming one of the most influential chess writers of the 19th century. N/A.