Timeline Thursday 24 December 1868

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Thursday 24 December 1868

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1868 – 1941 Emanuel Lasker Longest reigning World Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker held the World Chess Championship for 27 years from 1894 to 1921, the longest reign in chess history. He combined psychology, positional play and tactical skill.

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