Lasker thus became the second formally recognized World Chess Champion , and confirmed his title by beating Steinitz even more convincingly in their re-match in 1896-97 ( ten wins , five draws , and two losses ) .
Lasker thus became the second recognized World Chess Champion , and confirmed his title by beating Steinitz even more convincingly in their re-match in 1896-1897 ( ten wins , five draws , and two losses ) .