Siegbert Tarrasch

Siegbert Tarrasch (1862-1934) was a German chess player, born in Breslau, now in Poland. A doctor by profession, he is widely considered to have been among the most influential theoreticians of the late 19th century.

diagram of Siegbert Tarrasch vs Arthur Kurschner chess puzzle

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Arthur Kurschner

In Nuremberg 1889, Siegbert Tarrasch faced off against Arthur Kurschner in a game defined by a swift conclusion. White finds a way to force a mate in four moves.
diagram of Siegbert Tarrasch vs Eckart chess puzzle

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Eckart

In Nuremberg 1892, Siegbert Tarrasch faced Eckart in a game that culminated in a swift mating net. Can you find the three moves required to finish the game?
diagram of Siegbert Tarrasch vs Fiedler chess puzzle

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Fiedler

In Nuremberg 1892, Siegbert Tarrasch faced off against Fiedler in a game that concluded with a swift mating net. Find the two-move solution that allowed White to finish the game so decisively.
diagram of Siegbert Tarrasch vs. Max Kurschner chess puzzle

Siegbert Tarrasch vs. Max Kurschner

This is the endgame between two strong German chess players, Siegbert Tarrasch and Max Kurschner, in Nürnberg, 1893. With a surprising sacrifice, white won in two moves. Can you find Siegbert’s moves?