Edward Lasker
German-American chess player (1885-1981) · Germany · On the map · Chess Players · Died at 95
Edward Lasker was a German-American chess and Go player. He was awarded the title of International Master of chess by FIDE. Lasker was an engineer by profession, and an author of books on Go, chess and checkers. Born in Prussia, he emigrated to the United States in 1914.
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About this person
He was distantly related to World Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker with whom he is sometimes confused.
Country
Germany
Category
Chess Players
Type
Chess Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1981 · aged 95
