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Events on Tuesday 12 November 1850 1
1850 – 1908Mikhail ChigorinRussian chess pioneerMikhail Chigorin was one of the strongest players of the late 19th century and helped establish the Russian chess school. His dynamic attacking style contrasted with Steinitz's positional approach.