Tarrasch Trap

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10th November 2007, 10:10pm
#1
by Ricardo_Morro
Bridgeport, CT United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 243

How many times have I set the Tarrasch Trap in the usually unfulfilled hope that my opponent might fall into it? Recently I was surprised when an oppenent took the bait. As a reminder to the unwary this arises early in the standard Pillsbury Variation of the Queen'sGambit Declined. White thinks to gain a pawn because of his pin on Black's knight, only to find that the pin is illusory and he loses the farm.


10th November 2007, 10:32pm
#2
by jamjosh
tn United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 37

As one who has never read a chess book, I appreciate little gems like this to increase my knowledge of the game and certain tactics. Thanks

 


29th November 2007, 11:38am
#3
by talhah
chicago, IL, USA United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 95

very nice.

 


12th December 2007, 06:00pm
#4
by Sprite
Washington, D.C. area United States
Member Since: Jun 2007
Member Points: 406

This is a nice trap in that it's actaully plausible.

Thanks!

13th December 2007, 01:01am
#5
by 4moveloss
Sydney, Australia Australia
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 84
Nice, You were playing some one very bad, guess it worked out for them in the end though
 

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