Emanuel Lasker: The Life of a Chess Master

by Jacques Hannak

Standard biography brings legendary master to vivid childhood, education, decision to become a professional player, great exploits against Marshall, Tarrasch, Schlechter and other masters, happy marriage, flight from Nazi Germany and much more. 100 annotated games. Foreword by Albert Einstein. 101 black-and-white illustrations.

Genres: Chess, Nonfiction, Biography

336 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[Steven jb · Rating 4 out of 5]

The biography of a remarkable man, one of the greatest and most beloved chess players, the longest reigning chess champion, and a mathematician with a significant mathematical discovery. I enjoyed the text, and learning more about him. It was wonderful to read the Foreword by Albert Einstein, and read Alexander Alekhine's praise for the older Lasker. In addition, there are 101 of Lasker's chess games, written in the old descriptive system. A good recounting of Emanuel Lasker's life.

[Trey S · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good, though it was not as accessible as I thought. I understood it if I really took time to figure out the chess moves which I did, this book is not for people who know nothing about chess. It was good though and it was split between his games and moves in chess and his own personal life. I liked the life aspect more than the game to be honest. It was a fun read though and quick for me.

3.5/5

[David Franklin · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Let's be honest, if you get a biography written about you, and Einstein writes the forward that starts with ""Emanuel Lasker was undoubtedly one of the most interesting people I came to know in my later life"", you are going to have an interesting story.

Great book about Emanuel Lasker, who after reading has become my favourite chess player. I just wish I was a better chess player to better appreciate the games presented in the book. (Legacy review 4/9/10 and still current)"