Emanuel Lasker

✶December 24, 1868

†January 11, 1941

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Emanuel 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.

Greman chess player, World Chess champion (1868–1941)

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