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Emanuel Lasker

Emanuel Lasker
German chess master and author Emanuel Lasker was known for his ability to adapt his playing style to take advantage of his opponents’ psychological posture. A world champion of chess from 1894 to 1921, Lasker’s books on chess contributed significantly to the development of strategy in the game. He published Lasker’s Manual of Chess in 1932.
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