Classic Traps

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

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it is just splendid

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Nice one jimthemagic!!  Thanks for sharing that Smile

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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.

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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 

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