Lasker's conception of life, as expounded in his writings, was that of a fight or struggle and as a chess player he was probably the greatest fighter that the game has seen.
Lasker ng kuru-kuro ng buhay, bilang expounded sa kanyang writings, ay na ng isang labanan o pakikibaka at bilang isang chess player siya ay marahil ang pinakadakilang manlalaban na ang laro ay nakita.