By now most of you will know that I love the Ruy Lopez. I am not sure why it speaks to me the way it does but it is definitely one of my favourite openings.
The following trap occurs in both the Steinitz and Open variation of the Ruy Lopez with both variations being known as the Tarrasch Trap named after Siegbert Tarrasch.
The Tarrasch Trap – Open variation
The Tarrasch Trap – Steinitz variation