Quote of the day
Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.
Emanuel Lasker
Born: December 24, 1868
Died: January 11, 1941 (aged 72)
Bio: Emanuel Lasker was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher who was World Chess Champion for 27 years. In his prime Lasker was one of the most dominant champions, and he is still generally regarded as one of the strongest players ever.
Known for:
- Lasker's Manual of Chess (1927)
- Common Sense in Chess (1896)
- Struggle (1907)
- Lasker's How to Play Chess