Timeline Emanuel Lasker

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• 1894 – 1921 Lasker World Champion reign Longest reign in chess history — 27 years Emanuel Lasker held the World Chess Championship for 27 years, the longest reign in history. He defeated Steinitz in 1894 and successfully defended against Chigorin, Marshall, Janowski, Tarrasch and Schlechter.
• 1910 Lasker survives Schlechter match Title retained by half a point Carl Schlechter drew the 10-game match 5-5 but needed to win by 2 to take the title. Lasker retained his championship in one of the narrowest escapes in chess history.
• 1921 Lasker resigns title to Capablanca End of 27-year reign Lasker resigned his title before completing the match with Capablanca in Havana, citing ill health. He had lost four games without winning one.