Beginner's Blunder; 5 Traps To Win The Game😱💥

Beginner's Blunder; 5 Traps To Win The Game😱💥

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Hello! Have you ever seen a chess trap and thought to yourself, "Wow, that seems so cool! I want to try it!" Well today I will be showing 5 of the BEST chess traps to help you gain elo RAPIDLY. Sit down, get your popcorn, and get ready to embrace some the best chess traps of ALL TIME. Without further explanation, let's begin.

TRAP 1: Damiano Defense Trap  🏁

The Damiano's Defense is a famously bad opening that can easily be punished. Let's see how.

This is the beginning of doom for black. We can play a brilliant move here... can you find it?

Can you see the checkmate?

Whatever you do, DON'T play the Damiano! GG!

Trap 2: Scotch Gambit Mayhem 💯

This trap leads your opponent into a false sense of safety. Let's look:

In this position, can you see a bishop sack?

BOOM! White may not be winning, but we are at least slightly better, if not better. Great to shock people that don't know the scotch! 

Trap 3: Fried Liver Attack 🤢

No-one likes fried liver, right? Well, no-one likes playing against the opening, either. Let's learn how to put people out of their misery. 

Okay. Can you see the knight sack?

Trap 4: Eric Rosen Explosion 😱

What a name! This gambit is unsound but is fun and can win you the game in just a few moves! Let's see it!

Can you see the winning move?

But of course, they don't have to take the knight, but this blog is aimed at beginners, and most people U1000 will fall for this deadly trap!

Trap 5: Legal's Mate 💥

One of the most famous- and the deadliest. Let's see how we can acquire the nickname "Magnus Carlson"! 

Can you find the jaw-dropping move?

Poor black. We just crushed them to pieces!


Conclusion

In my opinion, that was 5 of the best beginner chess traps out there. I hope that you found this useful, and I hope you will win some games! Soon, you'll be the top dog in the chess club 😎.

Love, JETINATE

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