Adolf Anderssen

Adolf AnderssenKarl Ernst Adolf Anderssen (1818-1879), was a German chess master, considered as leading the world of chess between 1850 and 1860. An important figure in the development of chess problems.

He won the great international tournaments of 1851 and 1862. Although the title of World Chess Champion did not exist yet, he is generally regarded as having been the world’s leading player from 1851 to 1858 and the leading active player from 1862 to 1866.

After losing matches to Paul Morphy in 1858 and Wilhelm Steinitz in 1866, he became the most successful tournament player in Europe. He won over half the events he entered, including the strong Baden-Baden tournament of 1870.

diagram of Adolf Anderssen vs NN chess puzzle

Adolf Anderssen vs NN

In 1866, Adolf Anderssen faced an unnamed opponent in Berlin. White finds a forced mate in four to conclude this mid-century game.
diagram of Johannes Zukertort vs. Adolf Anderssen chess puzzle

Johannes Zukertort vs. Adolf Anderssen

Play this online puzzle to see how the chess game between two chess masters of the19th century has ended.This is one more step to sharpen your mind.
diagram of Adolf Anderssen vs. Ernst Karl Falkbeer chess puzzle

Adolf Anderssen vs. Ernst Karl Falkbeer

White to move and win in 3. Can you solve online this puzzle from 1851 between Adolf Anderssen and Ernst Karl Falkbeer?
diagram of Joseph Blackburn vs. Adolf Anderssen chess puzzle

Joseph Blackburn vs. Adolf Anderssen

Try online a chess puzzle from Joseph Blackburne vs. Adolf Anderssen, Vienna, 1873. White wins in 3.