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In this great instructional position for students, Alekhine finishes off Tarrasch by “going down the steps.”


Watch the path of the rook 1...Qxg2+ 2.Kxg2 Rg3+ 3.Kh2 Rg2+ 4.Kh1 Rh2+ 5.Kg1 Rh1#

 


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