World exhibitions became a new phenomenon in the West in the nineteenth century.
About a dozen World Fairs were organised during the second half of the nineteenth century.
The third tournament took place in the Grand Cercle, 10 boulevard Montmartre, Paris, from 4 June to 11 July.
There were no "rounds" in the modern sense; players simply agreed to play each other when convenient, alternating colours.
The prizes were won by Ignatz von Kolisch (5000 Francs), Szymon Winawer (2500 F), Wilhelm Steinitz (2000 F), Gustav Neumann (1500 F), Cecil Valentine De Vère (1500 F), Jules Arnous de Rivière (1000 F).