The Lasker Trap, coined after the only German and longest reigning world champion in history, Dr. Emanuel Lasker, is a famous position resulting from the Albin’s Countergambit.
In a sharp position, black offers a completely free bishop to white on b4. If taken, it will be black who ends up with a full piece due to a rare chess concept. Do you see which crucial option has been overlooked by white?
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- Version from 12.10.2026 14:34 The Lasker Trap, coined after the only German and longest reigning world champion in history, Dr. Emmanuel Lasker, is a famous position resulting from the Albin’s Countergambit. In a sharp position, black offers a completely free bishop to white on b4. If taken, it will be black who ends up with a full piece due to a rare chess concept. Do you see which crucial option has been overlooked by white?
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