Edward Lasker
Edward Lasker (born Eduard Lasker) (December 3, 1885 – March 25, 1981) 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. He was distantly related to World Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker with whom he is sometimes confused.
| Edward Lasker | |
|---|---|
Edward Lasker | |
| Full name | Eduard Lasker |
| Country | German Empire (before 1917) United States (after 1917) |
| Born | December 3, 1885 Kempen, Province of Posen, Prussia, German Empire (present-day Kępno, Poland) |
| Died | March 25, 1981 (aged 95) New York City, New York, United States |
| Title | International Master |
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