1868 – 1941
Emanuel Lasker
World Chess Champion · 1894 – 1921
Held the World Chess Championship for 27 years — longer than any other player in history. A mathematician, philosopher, and relentless practical genius who pioneered psychological warfare over the board.
PsychologyPractical Play27-Year ChampionMathematician
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Grandmaster Commentary
Lasker speaks from across the centuries
Fifty-seven years I spent studying this royal game. Each game is a new riddle. I am curious how you will solve this one.
Lasker's Principle
“The combination player thinks forward; he starts from the given position and tries the forceful moves in his mind.”
Stake: 20 – 1000 DC
Win reward: 2× stake