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1892-Emanuel Lasker

An Interview with Emanuel Lasker (1892)

An Interview with Emanuel Lasker (1892)

By Kevin Marchese on July 31, 2024

Emanuel Lasker gave an interesting interview in the December 18, 1892 edition of the Washington Post. He discussed many chess related topics, mostly going in depth on the subject of blindfold chess play. Also included are some fascinating stories about Paul Morphy and Louis Paulsen. The interview is shared in whole below: “Someone asked me the other day how I kept in practice. My answer will probably appear quite as curious to the general reader […]

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