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 ) . 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 ) .