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1868–1941 · Germany

Emanuel Lasker

A pragmatist on the world stage

Emanuel Lasker was the second world champion and held the title for 27 years. He was able to change the nature of positions so as to pose the most difficult practical problems to his opponent.

For beginners one practical idea

Illustration of: Emanuel Lasker
Illustration

The most important lesson

Adaptation

The best move is not always the most effective move. Choose a plan that is understandable for you and difficult for your opponent.

Try applying this principle to a real game. The game will run without an account.

Try it in game

Play the idea

One move to start

Make the first move that best fits the lessons of this profile. This simple exercise allows you to immediately put history into practice.

Select a pawn or piece and then the target square.

Connections

Rivals and contemporaries

Sources and scope

Biographical facts were checked based on the material: FIDE – world champions. The description of the style and the lesson are Szachmaty's own educational material. The portrait is a marked illustration and does not imply cooperation or authorization of this person.

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