Bernard Horowitz

Horowitz was one of the seven chess experts of Berlin called "The Pleiades" because they were a cluster of seven stars. He settled in England in 1845, becoming a widely known international chess player. Bernard lost to Adolf Anderssen of Germany in 1851 in the first recognized international championship match.

Birth and Death Dates:
1807 - 1885

Career Highlights:
Bernard was one of the seven chess experts of Berlin called "The Pleiades," so nicknamed because they were a cluster of seven stars.

Origin:
Germany/England