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Emanuel Lasker
1868 – 1941
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryEmanuel Lasker was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 years, from 1894 to 1921, the longest reign of any officially recognised World Chess Champion, winning 6 World Chess Championships. In his prime, Lasker was one of the most dominant champions.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
December 24, 1868
Barlinek
Date of death
January 11, 1941
New York City
Citizenship
German Empire · Weimar Republic
Occupations & fields
mathematicianchess playerbridge playerphilosopherchess composer
Awards & honours
world chess championGermany's Sports Hall of Fame
Notable works
Zur Theorie der moduln und IdealeAlbin Countergambit, Lasker TrapLasker VariationLasker's Manual of ChessCommon Sense in Chessprimary decomposition
- Field and occupation
- německý šachový velmistr
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