The conditions of the match against Lasker are still debated among chess historians , but it seems Schlechter accepted to play under very unfavourable conditions , notably that he would need to finish two points ahead of Lasker to be declared the winner of the match , and he would need to win a revenge match to be declared World Champion .
Giffard says he would need to finish two points ahead of Lasker to be declared the winner of the match , and he would need to win a revenge match to be declared World Champion .