For Lasker chess was a psychological battle. It was a game where you didn't just objectively look at the board, you played what you knew your opponent feared. Lasker otherwise continued in Steinitz's positional tradition, while also gaining recognition for his tactical prowess. Lasker often was able to turn losing or drawish positions into victory by boring his opponents to death, or luring them into attacks when attacks weren't in their nature. Part of Lasker's legacy was his record 27 years as World Champion, a very strong testament to the strength and duration of his ideas.