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Scarsdale Weekend Lessons

Hi All, I am accepting registrations for the following classes: Step 3+: 6 PM Fridays Step 1: Noon Saturdays OR 3 PM Sundays Step 1+: 1 PM Saturdays OR 4 PM Sundays Step 1 Extra: 5 PM Saturdays OR 5 PM Sundays Step 1 Mix: 6 PM Saturdays OR 6 PM Sundays Step 2: 7 PM Saturdays OR 7 PM Sundays Look for a link to register shortly. Take care, Matan        

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Lasker on the Attack

When I ask my students about the opponent's weaknesses in this position, they often correctly identify the pawn on d6 (one attacker, one defender) and the knight on e7 (due to the battery on the e-file). But they have a hard time finding the strong move Lasker played:

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