In, this, our last week of chess summer school, we will be concluding with three positions from the great chess teacher of the early 20th century, Siegbert Tarrasch. He was the greatest tournament player of the late 19th century as well. In this game he had started out with one less rook and then sacrificed his queen to reach this position where he could mate the exposed king.

Solution:

Checks work! Note how the knight on e6, although under attack, prevents to Black king from retreating to g7. That’s important to remember in all kingside attacks once you get the king in the open.1.Rf6+ Kxf6 [1...Kh5 2.Rh6#] 2.Bg5+ Kg6 3.N2f4#

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