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Tarrasch Trashes His Opponent

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Updated: Jul 12, 2007, 2:59 PM | 6 | Amazing Games

Siegbert Tarrasch was another all-time great chess player.  He was one of the top 5 chess players in the world for about 20 years.  Here is an early game of his where he traps and mates the enemy king in the middle of the board.  And, of course, expect at least a Queen sacrifice along the way.

 

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