Classic Traps

15th September 2009, 06:56am

by jimthemagic
Helsinki Finland

Member Since: May 2009
Member Points: 3073

Here is one of the classic traps I encountered lately. It is called Lasker's trap.

15th September 2009, 07:56am

by Kyticka666
Prague Czech Republic

Member Since: Apr 2009
Member Points: 171

it is just splendid

15th September 2009, 05:39pm

by knightLite
Greenville, SC United States

Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 316

Nice one jimthemagic!! Thanks for sharing that

16th September 2009, 12:18am

by killthequeen
Mt Everest Australia

Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 2010

I know that I have used it and variants before. 4. Nf3 is the move played to avoid it. Maybe I should share another well-known trap: Legal's mate.

And one of many reasons why you shouldn't play Damiano's Defense.

22nd October 2009, 05:06am

by Kyticka666
Prague Czech Republic

Member Since: Apr 2009
Member Points: 171

killthequeen wrote:

I know that I have used it and variants before. 4. Nf3 is the move played to avoid it. Maybe I should share another well-known trap: Legal's mate.

And one of many reasons why you shouldn't play Damiano's Defense.

The one based on Ruy Lopez is very nice. Thanks for showing this to us

31st October 2009, 04:19am

by Naedling
Ashland United States

Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 613

Glad I'm not playing either of you! Good analysis and helpful alternatives

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