Lasker Simul Special Other Variations Attraction in Chess
“Lasker simul special other variations attraction” is an attraction motif that appears in the Lasker Simul Special family: you offer or tempt a target piece into a specific square so it becomes vulnerable to a follow-up tactic. The defining feature is that the baited piece’s move (often after a forcing check/capture/threat) opens lines or removes a defender at exactly the moment your next move lands.
To spot it, look for positions where the opponent’s key defender can be lured off a critical square—especially when your move creates a direct threat that makes the bait “look” best. Use the motif by choosing a forcing first move that compels the attraction (or punishes refusal), then immediately exploit the vacated square with a tactic such as a discovered attack, overloaded defense, or a winning capture.
Frequently Asked Questions: lasker simul special other variations attraction
- What exactly makes this motif “attraction” in the Lasker Simul Special other variations?
- It’s attraction because your move deliberately pulls the opponent’s piece to a specific square (the bait). That square is chosen so the piece becomes tactically vulnerable or stops defending a line you will attack right after.
- How can I recognize the right target piece for the attraction?
- Identify the defender of the key square behind the tactic—often the piece guarding a file, diagonal, or the square where your follow-up check/capture will win. If that defender can be tempted away with a forcing move, the position is likely an attraction motif.
- What should I play first to start the attraction sequence?
- Choose a forcing move that creates a clear “best response” for the opponent—commonly a check, capture, or a threat that makes the bait attractive. The key is that the opponent’s acceptance leads to a concrete tactical payoff on your next move.
- How do I know if the opponent can refuse the bait?
- Before committing, calculate the refusal line: if the opponent can ignore the bait without losing material or facing an immediate tactic, the motif may not work. In successful cases, refusal either fails tactically or allows you to win the same target by transposition into the follow-up threat.