Original: 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 â "1897 (ten wins, five draws, and two losses).
Simplified: 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 â "1897 (ten wins, five draws, and two losses).