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Born on 24 December 1868 in Berlinchen (after World War II: Barlinek, Poland; the German might be confusing to German readers, as “Berlinchen” literally means “small Berlin”), ten years later Lasker was sent to Berlin (today the German capital) to live with his brother Berthold and study mathematics.
According to OP's link Berthold Lasker's peak rating was 2683...since Emanuel was was up around 2878 their average rating would be over 2750. At least by chessmetrics numbers. The Lasker brothers' peak rankings were #1 and #7, the Polgar sisters made it to #5 and #91.
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Jul 5, 2007 · In October,1928, Emanuel Lasker's brother, Berthold died. In the early 1930s Lasker became an international bridge player, representing Germany in international events. He became a Life Master in bridge and was the team leader of the German team at the Bridge Olympics.
Apr 6, 2011 · In October 1928, Emanuel Lasker's brother Berthold Lasker died. The poet Else Lasker-Schuler was his sister-in-law. In 1911 Lasker married Martha Kohn. They stayed together until Martha's death in 1939. Emanuel Lasker died, in the Mount Sinai Hospital New York on January 11, 1941 at the age of 72.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Emanuel Lasker’s brother Berthold (1860-1928) was a strong chessplayer and problemist, and the two were apparently distant relatives of Edward Lasker. C.N. 10 quoted the latter’s claim to this effect, which appeared on page 119 of issue 3 of Lasker & His Contemporaries, published in 1980.
Sep 6, 2022 · Lasker and his brother Berthold, 1907 During the middle of the 1900s, Lasker’s primary contribution to practical chess was Lasker’s Chess Magazine, of which he was the editor and virtually the sole contributor.
Emanuel Lasker (German pronunciation: [eˈmaːnuɛl ˈlaskɐ] ⓘ; 24 December 1868 – 11 January 1941) 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 in history.
